Eruption Archives

When the Great Volcano collapsed

Posted on 28/06/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna is a young volcano, we could say “teenager”. Its life has been still short, according to the canons of volcanology. Yet despite its recent history it already has lived important events. Perhaps the most important of all was the collapsing of the Great Volcano which partially generated the current shape of Etna. That […]

Mompileri, the shrine under the lava

Posted on 15/06/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

When you come to visit Mt Etna, do follow the itinerary of the churches buried by the lava. They are fascinating, mysterious places, a little disturbing sometimes but and rich in history. Such as the Sanctuary of Mompileri. It is on the southern flank of Etna, in the territory of the town of Mascalucia. It […]

Churches buried by lava: Nunziatella di Mascali

Posted on 20/05/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Try an interesting trip to Mt Etna’s territory by visiting the town of Mascali, on the east side of the volcano. To be exact, visit the Nunziata village, very close to the town’s centre. In 2012, here they found the very first example of early-christian church of the place. A rare and unique monument, especially […]

Mt Etna and the excursions at Covid time

Posted on 11/05/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

“Once the sporting activity is allowed, it can be carried out individually, thereby including all non-competitive activities, also those at sea. They must always guarantee interpersonal distancing, observance of precautionary hygiene measures and subsequent sanitization of the tools. To carry out these activities it is also allowed to move from one municipality to another. The […]

Once upon a time, Val Calanna

Posted on 04/05/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

To many over-50s Val Calanna is the name of their favourite camping place. This small valley that opened at the entrance of the larger valley Valle del Bove was a green group of woods. Every year, in the summer, it welcomed young explorers and campers. A loving memory that young people will never see again, […]