Etna Archives

An ancient city called “Etna”

Posted on 17/02/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

We know that the name “Etna” comes from an ancient Greek word “aithne” which means “heat, burn”. Today we know that an entire territory, almost as large as a province, takes its name from Etna, meaning not only our volcano but a community with very specific culture and traditions. People have often wondered if a […]

Eruption from Bocca Nuova: updating

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

The bad weather that has been persisting for three days in Eastern Sicily is blocking the view of this new eruption, which began on February 8th on the western side of Mt Etna. Therefore, it is almost impossible to follow its evolution live. But it is possible to rely on the instruments and data of […]

Etna, new eruption between craters South East and Bocca Nuova

Posted on 08/02/2025 (08/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna back to activity on the night between February 8th and 9th. Not really a surprise, this time, given that in recent days the volcano had made itself felt with several seismic shocks located, mostly, on the south-western flank. However, there had been no major signals at the summit level, as had instead occurred […]

A Pidata du Diavolo, the Devil’s Footprint

Posted on 20/01/2025 (21/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

There is a Mount Etna that is little known to tourists, and it is the one linked to ancient legends. Because before the natural spectacle of the eruptions and even before the Christian devotional tradition, the territory of our volcano was the heart of ancient tales. Every culture has left its own and many are […]

Five ideas for starting New Year on Mt Etna

Posted on 06/01/2025 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

After having given the usual resounding welcome to the new year, we find ourselves in the first week of January already planning the near future. Whether you are a permanent resident or a tourist, when you have the privilege of living at the foot of a volcano like Etna all your choices will also revolve […]