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Fourth paroxysm of Etna and a 4-hole eruption

Posted on 21/02/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

As widely predicted by the Institute of Volcanology of Catania, Mount Etna had not yet finished to amaze and a new paroxysm was waiting after the previous three. The volcano did not betray expectations and in the night between 20th and 21st February gave start to the fourth explosive episode. This time it was very […]

Mt Etna eruption, new update

Posted on 19/02/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Etna gives no respite, and does not seem to have any itself. At 9 am on February 19, the volcano becomes restless to the point that the Institute of Volcanology immediately goes into alert. The signals are initially almost harmless … a few snorts, dancing tremors. Then everything suddenly increases, as is now “tradition”. At […]

Night of fire, Etna on eruption again

Posted on 18/02/2021 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

It was a night of fire! Yet yesterday it all seemed to be over. “She is giving us only a break” …. the volcanologists of Catania had said, however, describing the apparent state of calm of “Mamma Etna”, after an amazing and powerful eruption. Indeed, a paroxysm, as it is called scientifically. In the afternoon […]

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 […]