What it’s like to live in the shadow of an active volcano
Published 22 Dec 2019, 10:37 GMT, Updated 15 Jan 2020, 15:36 GMT
Stromboli's volcano erupts about every 15 to 20 minutes. Its nighttime fireworks have earned it the nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.”
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National GeographicLocal boat outfitters circle Stromboli, giving visitors 360-degree views of the volcanic island.
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National GeographicSciara del Fuoco, or “Stream of Fire,” funnels lava down Stromboli’s northern flank into the sea.
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National GeographicLemon trees and bougainvillea plants thrive in Stromboli’s nutrient-rich, volcanic soil.
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National GeographicTwo friends soak up the sun on one of Stromboli’s black-sand beaches.
Stromboli is one of the few continuously active volcanoes where visitors can see eruptions up close, yet in relative safety.
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National GeographicThe main square in Stromboli village provides scenic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Photograph by Andrea Frazzetta, National Geographic