Life At The Foot Of An Active Volcano

Stromboli has been active for 2,500 years, continuously emitting thunderous explosions, below are the typical white painted villages of the Mediterranean.
Life at the foot of the Stromboli volcano is active
Nicknamed the lighthouse of the Mediterranean because it shines when it erupts at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, Stromboli is one of seven volcanoes that make up the Aeolian Islands off the north coast of Sicily, Italy. This is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, lava fountains have been almost non-stop for nearly 2,500 years.
Several hundred islanders live in two seaside villages, Stromboli and Ginostra. The black part is a layer of rock formed from volcanic lava

. Stromboli and neighboring islands were recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000.
Last July, just before the four-hour climbing tours began, an unusual eruption occurred. The active volcano creates a column of gas nearly 5 km high, pouring soil, rock and ash down the southwestern slopes of the island The eruption killed one climber, while lifeboats evacuated trapped residents and tourists.



A few weeks later, another huge explosion in the mountains caused rock slide and a small tsunami. Italy's civil protection agency has banned climbing activities above 300 meters for safety reasons.
In summer, many tourists come to the island in search of sparkling black-sand beaches. This is also the time when hundreds of tourists trek to the top every day to watch the volcano work.
Tourists group boat to admire and swim around the island. “Volcanic tours on the island have decreased significantly since the most recent eruption. If tourists continue to come, we need a new direction, ”said Beatrice Fassi, who runs a local travel agency
Tourists cycling to explore volcanoes.



In the distance is an active crater emitting white smoke into the blue sky. The path to the volcano changes continuously with altitude. Near the foot of the mountain, the path has been paved with volcanic rock since 1951.
Every 15 minutes, the mountain let out a thunderous roar and spewed red rays of magma. "We are living on a bomb", tour guide and volcanic historian Mario Zaia to speak. "I was terrified by the enduring force that pushed this volcano up from the bottom of the Tyrrhenia sea and erupted continuously for thousands of years." Zaia has lived on the island for over 30 years. To him, volcano is the place to reveal the mysteries of the world deep in the earth.



Under safe conditions, Zaia can lead groups to the top twice a day. According to him, each trip is once conveying to visitors the magnificent beauty but full of danger of the mountain.
Even though the summit is closed, hikers can still do guided tours around the lower half of the volcano. Sightseeing tours usually start at dawn for visitors to watch the sunrise from high points. "Alone in this strange world, I felt surprisingly calm," said Giannella M. Garrett, author of the article.
Stromboli's fishermen hit nets late at night in small wooden boats and return at dawn to sell seafood. Anchovies, garlic, cherry tomatoes and chili are the ingredients for the island's signature dish - spaghetti alla Stromboliana.



In the 18th century, the inhabitants of Stromboli were cultivating the volcanic slopes, but in 1880 an outbreak of parasites attacked vineyards and destroyed local agriculture. Some residents go to sea to make a living, others migrate to Australia.
Marinated anchovy is one of the typical dishes on the island. The ingredients of the dish are anchovies, mint leaves, saffron served with mint leaves and olives.
Diners enjoy seafood and white wine at an island restaurant, with a view of the Mediterranean Sea of Tyrrhenia.
Lime tree thrives on the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of Stromboli. Today, the local government is making a commitment to building sustainable life on the island for future generations. Vincenzo Cusolito, an island resident, began planting vineyards like Malvasia four years ago.



The Cusolito family also spends time with the cooperative Attiva Stromboli, a nonprofit that is reviving olive trees abandoned by former islanders.
Stromboli Island location. Map: Google Maps.
According to Kieu Duong / Vnexpress
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