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Spontaneous vegetation of Etna

Posted on 13/07/2018 (21/12/2024) by Etna Excursions

What a great show is the spontaneous vegetation of Etna!, Usually everybody thinks about a volcano without vegetation instead is the same volcanic ash that creates a fertile environment for trees and plants and also the right balance of the minerals present in it. […]

5 Etna Facts & Mythos

Posted on 07/11/2017 (20/12/2024) by Etna Excursions

Mount Etna is the one of the most popular tourist areas in Sicily, and it can be either hiked or driven up using suitable vehicles, and it is also a leading site of volcanic research. Mount Etna is also known as Mongibello which means “mountain-mountain”. The ancient Romans believed that Vulcan–the god of fire and metalworking–had his forge beneath Mount […]

Etna Activity in progress 18/05/2016 – Live Updates

Posted on 18/05/2016 (20/12/2024) by Etna Excursions

Yesterday, there was stated an infrasound signal in the North East crater and an increase of the volcanic tremor amplitude. You were able to see some ash emission and intense degassing coming from the carter. In the zone of the so called Grotta del Gelo you could also hear explosion sounds. Today …To be continued. […]

Snow on Etna Volcano

Posted on 05/11/2015 (20/12/2024) by Etna Excursions

The first snow has fallen on Mount Etna. This year, earlier than usual, the summit shines in us bright white. This weekend winter has also started in Sicily. The volcano has its own special fascination now. Frozen water on a black background! And all of a sudden the “island where the lemons bloom” becomes a […]