Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-12358
The Ischia volcanic complex forms a 6 x 9 km island in the Bay of Naples and is part of the Phlegraean Volcanic District. It is shown in this September 2019 Planet Labs satellite image monthly mosaic (N is at the top). The vegetated area is a resurgent block and the high point of the island. An arcuate collapse scarp in near the center on the island, opening towards the south.
Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).
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Keywords: collapse scarp | island volcano
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