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Accidents on Mount Etna

To mark the occasion, here is another article on the topic of “How dangerous is Mount Etna?” – but this time not primarily with reference

How dangerous is Etna?

It is a mighty phenomenon. At around 3347 metres, it is the highest and most active volcano in Europe. It is constantly active, erupting almost

Mount Etna in autumn

Mount Etna is worth a visit all year round and offers a different sight every season. The north side in particular, where the barren, black

Lucky charms in Sicily & other fascinating symbols

They are often regarded as lucky charms in Sicily, but are also a nice souvenir from your holiday. Testa di moro (Moorish heads) Whether as

Helicopter flight over Etna: simply breathtaking!

A personal report A sightseeing flight over a volcano, by helicopter over summit craters and lava flows. This has always been my dream and now

Etna North – The 2002 Craters

A personal report Today we are doing the North Craters Tour with EtnaWay, a tour to the craters from 2002. Meeting point is at 9am

The right equipment on Etna

Many people, including visitors who come from the Alps and often go hiking, underestimate Etna and the weather conditions. Even though Etna is very far

The chestnuts of Mount Etna

On the eastern side of Etna (from the north-east to the south-east) there are – due to the special climate – large occurrences of sweet

Experience Mount Etna live – a breathtaking natural spectacle!

Since 13.5.2022, the south-eastern crater has been active again. At the foot of the cone, on its northern side, a fissure has opened. A lava

Catania and the elephants

At first glance, Sicily and Catania have nothing to do with elephants. Yet a red elephant is emblazoned on Catania’s coat of arms and in

Where do the names of Etna’s craters come from?

Mount Etna has not only 4 main craters, but also almost 300 lateral craters. Every hill we see in the vast Etna area is an

Etna Current – 13.5.2022

The south-eastern crater does not come to rest: the currently highest and most active main crater of Etna provides spectacular images again on the evening

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