Volcanic events that have marked the anthropic history of the Aeolian Islands

Aeolian Islands' anthropic history was significantly impacted by volcanic events, particularly during three major crises. The first crisis, occurring in the 4th millennium BC, saw coastal settlements like Contrada Diana on Lipari affected by tsunamis from Stromboli's Sciara del Fuoco collapse and eruptions from Vulcano's Gran Cratere, disrupting navigation. A second crisis between the 9th and 6th centuries BC was linked to a strong eruptive phase at Vulcano and another tsunami, further hindering travel to Lipari. The third crisis, spanning the 6th to 11th centuries AD, peaked during the Monte Pilato eruption in 776 AD. This study integrates archaeological, historical, and volcanological data to demonstrate how these volcanic events shaped demographic shifts and settlement patterns on the islands.

Manni, M., Coltelli, M., & Martinelli, M. C. (2019). Volcanic events that have marked the anthropic history of the Aeolian Islands. Annals of Geophysics, 62(1), VO08. https://doi.org/10.4401/ag-7716