<P> Stromboli ( Italian pronunciation : ( ˈstromboli ) ; Sicilian : Struògnuli , Ancient Greek : Στρογγύλη , Strongulē ) is a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea , off the north coast of Sicily , containing one of the three active volcanoes in Italy . It is one of the eight Aeolian Islands , a volcanic arc north of Sicily . This name is derived from the Ancient Greek name Strongulē which was given to it because of its round swelling form . The island 's population is about 500 . The volcano has erupted many times and is constantly active with minor eruptions , often visible from many points on the island and from the surrounding sea , giving rise to the island 's nickname `` Lighthouse of the Mediterranean '' . </P>
<P> Stromboli ( Italian pronunciation : ( ˈstromboli ) ; Sicilian : Struògnuli , Ancient Greek : Στρογγύλη , Strongulē ) is a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea , off the north coast of Sicily , containing one of the three active volcanoes in Italy . It is one of the eight Aeolian Islands , a volcanic arc north of Sicily . This name is derived from the Ancient Greek name Strongulē which was given to it because of its round swelling form . The island 's population is about 500 . The volcano has erupted many times and is constantly active with minor eruptions , often visible from many points on the island and from the surrounding sea , giving rise to the island 's nickname `` Lighthouse of the Mediterranean '' . </P>
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