| Country | Italy |
| Volcanic Region | Aeolian Volcanic Arc |
| Landform | Volc Type | Composite | Stratovolcano(es) |
| Last Known Eruption | 1230 CE |
| Coordinates | 38.49°N, 14.933°E |
| Elevation | 590 m (1,936 ft) |
| Volcano Number | 211042 |
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There is data available for 3 confirmed eruptive periods.
1230 ± 40 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
| Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) | Pelato (Forgia Vecchia, Rocche Rossi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1230 ± 40 years - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Magnetism | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Pelato (Forgia Vecchia, Rocche Rossi)
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0780 ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
| Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) | Monte Pelato | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0780 ± 100 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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List of 9 Events for Episode 1 at Monte Pelato
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5820 BCE ± 75 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)
| Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) | Gabellotto-Fiumebianco, E-1 tephra | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5820 BCE ± 75 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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List of 7 Events for Episode 1 at Gabellotto-Fiumebianco, E-1 tephra
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This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.
Cones |
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| Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
| Cala Fico | Submarine cone | |||
| Canneto Dentro | Stratovolcano | |||
| Capo Grosso | Submarine cone | |||
| Chiesa Vecchia | Stratovolcano | 338 m | ||
| Chirica | Stratovolcano | 602 m | ||
| Costa d'Agosto | Stratovolcano | 529 m | ||
| Cugno di Mandra | Stratovolcano | |||
| Forgia Vecchia | Vent | 303 m | ||
| Fuori del Pertuso | Vent | |||
| Gabellotto-Fiume Bianco | Stratovolcano | |||
| Mazzacaruso, Monte | Stratovolcano | 322 m | ||
| Monterosa | Pyroclastic cone | |||
| Pietrovito | Stratovolcano | |||
| Pilato, Monte
Pelato, Monte |
Cone | 475 m | ||
| Punta de Iacopo | Submarine cone | |||
| Rocche Rosse | Vent | 319 m | ||
| San Angelo, Monte | Stratovolcano | 594 m | ||
| Timpone Carrubbo | Stratovolcano | 195 m | ||
| Timpone Croci | Lava cone | |||
| Timpone Pataso | Stratovolcano | 336 m | ||
Craters |
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| Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
| Castellaro | Pleistocene caldera | |||
| Timpone Ospedale | Fissure vent | 356 m | ||
Domes |
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| Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
| Capparo | Dome | |||
| Castello | Dome | |||
| Giardina, Monte | Dome | 278 m | ||
| Guardia, Monte | Dome | 369 m | ||
| Punta de Levante | Dome | |||
| Punta San Giuseppe | Dome | |||
| Spiaggia della Pepesca | Dome | |||
Thermal |
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| Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
| Immeruta | Thermal | -2 m | ||
| Inzolfata | Thermal | -15 m | ||
The Rocche Rosse obsidian flow in the foreground forms a peninsula at the NE tip of Lipari Island. It, along with the Forgia Vecchia obsidian flow to the south, was emplaced during the last eruption of Lipari in 729 CE. The lava flows were emplaced following explosive eruptions that ejected large amounts of pumice. The light-colored areas at the center and left are large-scale pumice quarries. 
Lipari, the largest of Italy's Aeolian Islands, was constructed during four eruptive cycles beginning around 100,000 years ago. Monte Giardina lava dome on the S side of the island, seen here from the NE with Lipari city in the foreground, formed during about 23,000 to 17,000 years ago. Holocene eruptions formed the Pomiciazzo lava dome and the Rocche Rosse and Forgia Vecchia obsidian flows.The following 46 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.
| Catalog Number | Sample Description | Lava Source | Collection Date |
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| NMNH 100088 | Rhyolitic Obsidian | FORGIA VECCHIA FLOW | -- |
| NMNH 100089 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100090 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100091 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100092 | Dacite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100098 | Andesite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100102 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100103 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100104 | Dacite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100105 | Rhyolitic Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 100105 | Rhyolitic Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101955 | Rhyolite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101956 | Rhyolite (?) | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101957 | Rhyolite (?) | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101963 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101964 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 101965 | Pumice | -- | -- |
| NMNH 111123-228 | Pumice | -- | -- |
| NMNH 111123-229 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 113108-1 | Obsidian | FORGIA VECCHIA FLOW | -- |
| NMNH 113110-1 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 113110-2 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 113110-3 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 113110-4 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 117585-1 | Basalt | Monte San Angelo | -- |
| NMNH 35714 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 36148-1 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 36148-2 | Hyalo Liparite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 36148-3 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 36148-3 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 60778 | Volcanic Bomb | -- | -- |
| NMNH 60780-1 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 60780-2 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 60781 | Liparite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-1 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-2 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-3 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-3 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-4 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63396-4 | Volcanic Rock | -- | -- |
| NMNH 63399 | Augite Andesite | -- | -- |
| NMNH 73139 | Volcanic Ash | -- | -- |
| NMNH 73151 | Obsidian | -- | -- |
| Copernicus Browser | The Copernicus Browser replaced the Sentinel Hub Playground browser in 2023, to provide access to Earth observation archives from the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem, the main distribution platform for data from the EU Copernicus missions. |
| MIROVA | Middle InfraRed Observation of Volcanic Activity (MIROVA) is a near real time volcanic hot-spot detection system based on the analysis of MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) data. In particular, MIROVA uses the Middle InfraRed Radiation (MIR), measured over target volcanoes, in order to detect, locate and measure the heat radiation sourced from volcanic activity. |
| MODVOLC Thermal Alerts | Using infrared satellite Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, scientists at the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawai'i, developed an automated system called MODVOLC to map thermal hot-spots in near real time. For each MODIS image, the algorithm automatically scans each 1 km pixel within it to check for high-temperature hot-spots. When one is found the date, time, location, and intensity are recorded. MODIS looks at every square km of the Earth every 48 hours, once during the day and once during the night, and the presence of two MODIS sensors in space allows at least four hot-spot observations every two days. Each day updated global maps are compiled to display the locations of all hot spots detected in the previous 24 hours. There is a drop-down list with volcano names which allow users to 'zoom-in' and examine the distribution of hot-spots at a variety of spatial scales. |
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WOVOdat
Single Volcano View Temporal Evolution of Unrest Side by Side Volcanoes |
WOVOdat is a database of volcanic unrest; instrumentally and visually recorded changes in seismicity, ground deformation, gas emission, and other parameters from their normal baselines. It is sponsored by the World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO) and presently hosted at the Earth Observatory of Singapore.
GVMID Data on Volcano Monitoring Infrastructure The Global Volcano Monitoring Infrastructure Database GVMID, is aimed at documenting and improving capabilities of volcano monitoring from the ground and space. GVMID should provide a snapshot and baseline view of the techniques and instrumentation that are in place at various volcanoes, which can be use by volcano observatories as reference to setup new monitoring system or improving networks at a specific volcano. These data will allow identification of what monitoring gaps exist, which can be then targeted by remote sensing infrastructure and future instrument deployments. |
| Volcanic Hazard Maps | The IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic Hazards and Risk has a Volcanic Hazard Maps database designed to serve as a resource for hazard mappers (or other interested parties) to explore how common issues in hazard map development have been addressed at different volcanoes, in different countries, for different hazards, and for different intended audiences. In addition to the comprehensive, searchable Volcanic Hazard Maps Database, this website contains information about diversity of volcanic hazard maps, illustrated using examples from the database. This site is for educational purposes related to volcanic hazard maps. Hazard maps found on this website should not be used for emergency purposes. For the most recent, official hazard map for a particular volcano, please seek out the proper institutional authorities on the matter. |
| EarthScope Consortium SAGE seismic stations/networks | EarthScope Consortium operates the NSF Geodetic Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (GAGE) and NSF Seismological Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (SAGE). The linked map shows the location of seismic stations from all available networks (permanent or temporary) within a radius of 0.18° (about 20 km at mid-latitudes) from the given location of Lipari. Users can customize a variety of filters and options in the left panel. Note that if there are no stations are known the map will default to show the entire world with a "No data matched request" error notice. |
| Large Eruptions of Lipari | Information about large Quaternary eruptions (VEI >= 4) is cataloged in the Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions (LaMEVE) database of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA). |
| EarthChem | EarthChem develops and maintains databases, software, and services that support the preservation, discovery, access and analysis of geochemical data, and facilitate their integration with the broad array of other available earth science parameters. EarthChem is operated by a joint team of disciplinary scientists, data scientists, data managers and information technology developers who are part of the NSF-funded data facility Integrated Earth Data Applications (IEDA). IEDA is a collaborative effort of EarthChem and the Marine Geoscience Data System (MGDS). |
