Eruption Archives

The tradition of beekeeping in Zafferana Etnea

Posted on 02/10/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

When you go up to admire the most beautiful volcano in the world, Mount Etna, you will almost always pass by the streets and squares of Zafferana Etnea. This small town on the east side of the volcano, in fact, is the main access route to the most famous paths and tourist destinations of Etna. […]

Once upon a time, the Centenary Hills …

Posted on 18/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The mountains called “Centenary” have for a long time witnessed a terrible and spectacular eruption of Mt. Etna. It took place on August 20th, 1852, and lasted almost one year (ended in May 1853). To call them “mountains” may seem exaggerated, in fact now they are little more than hills – small craters that emerge […]

Exploring the Museum of Lava in Viagrande

Posted on 28/08/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Today it is called the Museum of Etna and is naturally dedicated to the volcano that dominates the territory to which it belongs. But also to other volcanoes. For many people, though, the museum of Viagrande in the district of Catania is still the “Museum of Lava” because this name has much more charm. And […]

Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna

Posted on 21/08/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The torchlight processions in the mountains are now a common sight. It is easier to see them in winter, when the snow contrasts with the glow of the fire. It was the Alpine people who taught the world this tradition, filling certain cold nights on the highest peaks in Europe with lights. And the tradition […]

About the Museum of Etna in Nicolosi

Posted on 25/07/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you have to choose a destination, among the many that Mount Etna offers, this summer do focus on Nicolosi. Not only because this town is the gateway to the best views over Etna’s southern flank, not only for the local beauties, but also because there is the seat of Etna Volcanological Museum. Which is […]