Geological risks in Noto (volcano Etna)

● Volcano Etna is situated in Sicily not far away from Noto.

● It is 3300 meters high.

● Its last eruption dates back to September 4th 2007 (It only lasted 1 day).

Geological risks in Noto (Volcano Etna)[2]

● It emits effusive eruptions and sometimes explosive ones.

● This volcano is said to be of vulcanian type ( with violent rhythmic explosions that come out of a closed chimney).

Geological risks in Noto (volcano Etna)[3]

● Around volcano Etna, there are towns like

Noto, and so risks for its inhabitants .

● The main risks come from emissions of lava

flows that run down the slopes.

Close watch over the volcano

● Vulcanologists watch over the volcano to warn people when there is a risk.

Close watch over the volcano[2]

● Vulcanologists set up automatic stations that resist all weather conditions.

● They use sismographs and other useful tools.

Close watch over the volcano[3]

● They have to keep a close watch over volcanoes et seisms.

● They analyze toxic gases that come out of the volcano.