The earthquake swarm was in the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, a sweeping zone of volcanic ... and Eurasian plates is slowly compressing the Mediterranean, producing a web of faults both on and offshore.

The largest inhabited island of this volcanic archipelago is Lipari, and anyone looking to soak up authentic Mediterranean charm needs to add it to their travel list. Despite Italy's popularity ...

Importance: Extensive fishing in the Mediterranean is removing crucial species from the food chain. Dive category: This is an open water dive. The volcano starts at a depth of eight metres.