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Mount Etna May Represent a Newly Identified Kind of Volcanism
New research suggests Mount Etna does not fit neatly into the standard categories of volcano formation and may instead represent a previously unrecognized type of volcanism.
Key Takeaways
- A new study suggests Mount Etna does not fit the three standard volcano categories.
- Researchers say Etna may have formed through a mechanism resembling petit-spot volcanism.
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