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Etna Eruption

Posted on 16/03/2017 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Another eruptive episode !! Yesterday morning on 15 March !! As last time, the eruption took place in the area of ??the former so-called “saddle” again, which lies between the south-east and the new south-east crater. […]

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily

Posted on 06/02/2017 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Did you know that..? Sicily is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites. On the island there are some of the most important buildings and natural phenomena in the world. Sicily is rich of history, culture and nature. Already in 1997, the first two sites were added to the list, the most recent declaration took place […]

Mount Etna – Light activity on the southeast crater

Posted on 25/01/2017 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

After the severe storm of Sunday night, Mount Etna now also makes itself felt again after a long time. Although the eruptive phase of the previous evening was already the 5th in the new year, it was only now reported. […]

Sicily – land of orange diversity

Posted on 16/12/2016 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Sicily – land of orange diversity The origin of the orange, the most common fruit in the world, is located in China and it was probably introduced to Europe in the 15th century. Nowadays, apart from Spain, also Sicily is famous for the vitamin-rich citrus fruit. Especially in the area of Mount Etna the oranges […]

Activity in progress at the Central crater of Etna 02/12/2015

Posted on 03/12/2015 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Over the last few weeks weeks, the strombolian activity inside the Voragine crater, one of the four summit craters of Etna, lasted without relevant changes. The activity became noticeable by its intense explosions and changeable frequency, with larger red-hot lava ejections, sometimes accompanied by minor amounts of volcanic ash, in some cases, the chunks have […]