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Magma versus Lava – The difference

Posted on 14/09/2016 (22/01/2025) by Etna Excursions

Did you know that .. Lava is not the same as magma. We often use the terms interchangeably. In fact, there is a differentiation. The red-hot magma masses are located under the earth’s crust. Inside of Mount Etna there are 3 magma chambers. The largest of the three is 30 km in the deep, the […]

Etna Activity in progress 18/05/2016 – Live Updates

Posted on 18/05/2016 (21/01/2025) by Etna Excursions

Yesterday, there was stated an infrasound signal in the North East crater and an increase of the volcanic tremor amplitude. You were able to see some ash emission and intense degassing coming from the carter. In the zone of the so called Grotta del Gelo you could also hear explosion sounds. Today …To be continued. […]

Sicilian olive oil extravergine – the green gold of the Mediterranean island

Posted on 11/02/2016 (22/01/2025) by Etna Excursions

… like spring in your nose … A mixture of freshly cut grass, crispy artichokes and aromatic herbs jumps right towards you. The oil of Mount Etna olives is considered as valuable as gold in Sicily. Its intense aroma and taste make it an essential ingredient for the locals, that cannot be lacking in their […]

Snow on Etna Volcano

Posted on 05/11/2015 (21/01/2025) by Etna Excursions

The first snow has fallen on Mount Etna. This year, earlier than usual, the summit shines in us bright white. This weekend winter has also started in Sicily. The volcano has its own special fascination now. Frozen water on a black background! And all of a sudden the “island where the lemons bloom” becomes a […]

Etna Eruption 02.02.2015

Posted on 02/02/2015 (22/01/2025) by Etna Excursions

Last night the Etna offered a very special show again. In the morning of 31th January 2015 you could already state the beginning of a new eruptive episode. The volcanic eruption lasted until the morning of 2nd February. At the beginning the view was limited due to the weather conditions, too many clouds. […]