Etna Archives

Etna: if it is closed, it is closed. The importance of rules

Posted on 17/10/2026 (17/10/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

It happens often—all too often, in fact—that tourists or hikers visiting our volcano encounter prohibitions that prevent them from ascending toward the craters. For visitors, these restrictions become a nuisance, a source of frustration, and a trigger for complaints. “What do you mean? I’m only here for a few days, and you won’t let me […]

The Pernicana Fault: an enemy in the woods

Posted on 12/10/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

What could be more beautiful and relaxing than the lovely pine forests of Mount Etna? Views of deep green, the scents of earth and pine cones, shady paths… and a hidden enemy lying in wait in the heart of this paradise: the Pernicana Fault. Among the many faults crisscrossing the massive bulk of Mount Etna, […]

The “Kagoshima Method” on Mt Etna: can we do it?

Posted on 06/09/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

What is this mysterious “Kagoshima Method”? And why would it be good to apply it to our volcano Mount Etna, or rather, to everything around it? Does it have anything to do with tourism? The answer to all these questions will emerge as you read this article, but a concrete and valid response should first […]

Eruption update: a brand new unexpected show

Posted on 17/08/2026 (17/08/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

No, it wasn’t over. As we said in the previous article, you can never truly say “the end” with Etna. Yesterday, all instrumental parameters indicated the eruption at the Voragine crater was “over,” but this morning, not only did this crater awaken for the fifth time in a month… but it also dragged the nearby […]

Etna eruption on 6-14 august: is it really over?

Posted on 16/08/2026 (17/08/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Etna is never over, not even when it’s over. This could be a motto of the future, referring to our vibrant volcano, which this summer of 2026—right at the peak of the tourist season—caused the worst disruption, creating serious economic damage to Catania Airport and accommodations on the east coast. Flights were diverted to Lamezia […]