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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Stefanos Crater

Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Stefanos Crater

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Stefanos Crater

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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

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Chris

May 26, 2018

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The still active volcano had its last sulfur eruption in 1888 and is constantly monitored because it can break out at any time. Who has breathing problems should be careful because the smell of sulfur is strong.

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Veronika 2020

June 2, 2022

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The easternmost volcano of the Aegean arc lies on the Greek island of Nisyros. The 9 km wide island is dominated by a 3-4 km wide caldera. The caldera is …

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FahnerHöhenBiker 🌲

July 21, 2024

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The Stefanos crater is still active today and emits hot sulphurous fumes. However, you have to make a real effort to see it. Basically, you can't see anything, and it doesn't bubble. But you can smell it 🦨 The descent only takes about 10 minutes and can be done in sandals. It's very impressive to walk right in the crater!

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View of the Nisyros Volcano Crater – Stefanos Crater loop from Mandraki

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View of the Nisyros Volcano Crater – Stefanos Crater loop from Municipality of Nisyros

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Elevation 140 m

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

21°C

17°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h

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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

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