About Amiata
Amiata is a lava dome(s) rising to 1,738 meters (5,702 feet) in Italy's European Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Amiata is located in Italy, within the Italian Peninsula Volcanic Provinces of the broader European Volcanic Regions. Situated at 42.90° N, 11.63° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,738 meters above sea level, Amiata is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Amiata is a lava dome complex located about 20 km NW of Lago di Bolsena in the southern Tuscany region of Italy. The trachydacitic domes and associated lava flows were erupted along regional ENE-WSW-trending faults. The largest of the domes is Monte Amiata (La Vetta), a compound lava dome with a trachytic lava flow that extends to the E. A massive viscous trachydacitic lava flow, 5 km long and 4 km wide, is part of the basal complex and extends from beneath the southern base of the Corno de Bellaria dome. Radiometric dates indicate a major eruptive episode about 300,000 years ago. No eruptive activity has occurred during the Holocene, but thermal activity, including cinnabar mineralization, continues at a producing geothermal field near the town of Bagnore, at the SW end of the dome complex.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Amiata.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amiata
Is Amiata an active volcano?+
Amiata is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Amiata?+
Amiata has a summit elevation of 1,738 meters (5,702 feet) above sea level. At 1,738 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Amiata?+
Amiata is classified as a Lava dome(s). Lava domes are mounds of viscous lava that pile up around a volcanic vent. They grow by expansion from within and can collapse to produce dangerous pyroclastic flows.
Where is Amiata located?+
Amiata is located in Italy, in the European Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Italian Peninsula Volcanic Provinces. Its exact coordinates are 42.900° latitude, 11.630° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Amiata?+
Amiata can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Italy may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
