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Emergence of the Island
- When
- 17 July 1831
- Where
- Submarine volcano Empedocles
Volcanic activity led to the formation of a new island in the Mediterranean Sea near Sicily in July 1831.
Reports of high seismic activity and eruptions occurred between 28 June and 10 July 1831. By 17 July, a fully grown islet had formed, allowing Sicilian customs official Michele Fiorini to land and claim the island for the Kingdom of Sicily.
Sources
- Graham Island (Mediterranean Sea) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20
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