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Alban Hills
Volcanic caldera in Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Colli Albani (Rome Metro).
The Alban Hills (Italian: Colli Albani) are the caldera remains of a quiescent volcanic complex in Italy, located 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Rome and about 24 km (15 mi) north of Anzio. The 950 m (3,120 ft) high Monte Cavo forms a highly visible peak in the centre of the caldera, but the highest point is Maschio delle Faete approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) to the east of Cavo and 6 m (20 ft) taller. There are subsidiary calderas along the rim of the Alban Hills that contain the lakes Albano and Nemi. The hills are composed of peperino (lapis albanus), a variety of tuff that is useful for construction and provides a mineral-rich substrate for nearby vineyards.
Quick Facts Highest point, Peak ...
Alban Hills | |
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Colli Albani | |
![]() Monte Cavo (the Alban Mount) and Alban Lake | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Maschio delle Faete |
Elevation | 956 m (3,136 ft) |
Coordinates | 41°43′48″N 12°42′00″E |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | 5,000 BC |
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