The Etna Show is on fire!

The Etna show is on fire!
Mount Etna, the highest and one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, is about 80 km air distance from Siracusa, near our base. So, if the air is clear, we can observe the spectacle from a safe distance.

Mount Etna is also known as “Mongibello,” is an active stratovolcano located on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, near the cities of Catania and Messina. Mount Etna is the highest volcano in Europe outside the Caucasus, standing at approximately 3,329 meters (10,922 feet). Its height varies due to frequent eruptions that add or subtract material from its summit. And the Mount Etna is really active! It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been erupting for thousands of years. Its frequent eruptions are both effusive (producing lava flows) and explosive (producing ash and pyroclastic materials).
Usually, the eruptions are amazing! The volcano’s eruptions are well-documented, with historical records dating back to ancient times. Some of the most significant eruptions have caused extensive damage to the surrounding areas, but they also create fertile soil that benefits local agriculture. Mount Etna is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site: In 2013, Mount Etna was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its geological significance, its influence on the development of volcanology, and its continuous impact on human settlement.
Do you know? In ancient Greek mythology, it was believed that Mount Etna was the forge of Hephaestus (Vulcan to the Romans), the god of fire and metalworking.

Mount Etna’s combination of natural beauty, geological importance, and cultural significance makes it a unique and fascinating subject of study and a popular destination for travellers and scientists alike.

In the last few weeks, Etna show has surprised us again and again with eruptions, but mostly in the middle of the night. This morning, however, the timing and visibility was perfect.

It is a sign of great energy that fuels the lava fountain emerging from the South-East crater, which has reached a height of 500 metres, and the emission of a tall eruptive column that is 12 kilometres high.

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in emerging from the southeast crater, which has reached a height of 500 metres, and the emission of a tall eruptive column that is 12 kilometres high.

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