Sicily's Volcano is the active stratovolcano Mount Etna, which is located on the east coast of the Italian island of Sicily. It is the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, with a history of eruptions dating back to 1500 BC. Etna is also one of the most studied volcanoes in the world, with its activity being monitored by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology of Italy.