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Mt. Etna, new eruption of South East Crater

Posted on 06/12/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Something is changing to south east! From the end of November, the explosive activity that has now characterized the summit of Mt. Etna for almost one year has intensified. It is now involving also the youngest of the five craters. Or we should say four, as something is really going on up there. In fact, […]

Vulcano, the sulfur island

Posted on 02/11/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The island of Vulcano is the first one you see as you arrive to the Aeolian Islands by hydrofoil, from Milazzo. A flat land, semi barren too, full of that typical smell of “rotten eggs” which comes from sulfur on an active volcano. Because this is an active volcano, though seems to have been dormant […]

The red leaves of Etna, what a show!

Posted on 19/10/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

In autumn, many plants lose their green colour to take on very lively tones, such as golden yellow, red, even orange. This phenomenon is due to the process of the leaves that die off while waiting for spring. The yellow and orange colours, typical of most plants, are due to the decrease in chlorophyll which […]

Grape harvest, a festive tradition of Mt Etna

Posted on 12/10/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Grape harvest is a tradition of many Countries in the world. It is a celebration of joy in the community for many cultures. On Mount Etna, grape harvest is a celebration that mixes pagan rituals with the tradition of the sacred land of the volcano. Still today, the collection of grapes is a strong, impressive […]

Eruption of 1971, the hell on Mt Etna

Posted on 05/10/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

What happened on Mt Etna in 1971 was not “just an eruption“. It was part of hell that seemed to have fallen on the volcano. At the same time, it was a great show of nature. There were no safety laws, back then, so many people had the chance to get close to the lava […]