Volcano Palinuro, Submarine volcano in Italy
Palinuro Seamount rises from the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the southwest coast of Italy.
Recent studies suggest that the last eruption occurred in the Holocene epoch.
Named after the helmsman of Aeneas from Roman mythology, Palinurus.
The underwater nature of Palinuro makes it a site primarily for scientific exploration.
Distinctive features of Palinuro include its hydrothermal vents and rich biological communities.
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Part of
Aeolian Arc
GPS coordinates
39.48130,14.82287
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:37
