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Etna, the long time expected great eruption started

Posted on 16/02/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

The great eruption of Mount Etna, which had been expected for over a year, began at 4 pm on February 16th, 2021. First, a small lava overflow from the South East crater (SEC) and a significant increase in tremor. Then, in just less than two hours, alert levels have risen. At about 5:10 pm, very […]

Five good reasons for visiting Etna in 2021

Posted on 15/02/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Do not be discouraged! There will always be good reasons for visiting Mount Etna, in Sicily. Even during this Covid 19 pandemics which forces us to stay at home for some time. It is hard to travel in this situation and only the very passionate and adventurous will try the chance, as soon as possible. […]

From Piazza Armerina to Mount Etna

Posted on 25/01/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

One of the most beautiful itineraries to follow, for those coming to Sicily for the first time, is certainly the one that leads from Piazza Armerina to Mount Etna. A tourist route that explores some inland areas of the island, their secrets, while approaching the great volcano from the west. Piazza Armerina is a medieval […]

Mt Etna, a new paroxysm and lava flows

Posted on 19/01/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

On January 18th around 9:30 pm Mt. Etna surprises everyone once again and kicks off yet another unexpected paroxysm. Or rather, the volcanologists knew it would come, but the people did not. It all seemed relatively calm, with the South East crater which – after so many days of Strombolian emissions – looked meek tonight. […]

The Sella Crater, new restless vent of Etna

Posted on 11/01/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna started a new “show” between November 2020 and January 2021, as usual in a unique and charming way. It was another surprise, with phenomena and situations that attracted scientists and tourists with one question only: what is the volcano planning to do? What we know for sure is that, at the moment, all […]