"Vulcano is a volcanic island and the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands. It is made from several overlapping volcanic centers. The Vulcanian style of eruption is based on the 1888-1890 eruption of Vulcano. Vulcano was quiet for the preceding 100 years. The eruption started with the ejection of blocks of old vent material. As the eruption progressed it began ejecting fresh lava in the form of blocks, bomb, and ash..." (Volcano World)