Vulcano is one of the Sicilian islands of the Aeolian archipelago. Since ancient times it has always been famous for volcanic activity, but it was not inhabited. The name Vulcano derives from the name that the Romans gave to the god Vulcan, and it is from here that the terms volcano and vulcanism derive. The last major eruption occurred in 1888, the crater became inactive, and the area began to be cultivated. The presence of the volcano is still evident from the fumaroles, jet streams, submarines and sulphurous mud, which is said to have therapeutic properties. Since Roman times the island has... [More information]