Mt Etna, a new paroxysm and lava flows
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…
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The beauty of Lipari Island
The island of Lipari, as the other Aeolians, is also a volcano. Not definitely extinct, since it erupted in the 13th century from Monte Pilato crater! One of the largest islands of the archipelago,…
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The Sella Crater, new restless vent of Etna
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…
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Discovering Caltagirone with us
The world knows and loves Caltagirone. This is the "city of ceramics" and not just for tourist purposes. In Caltagirone, ceramics making is a very old handicraft, known long time before the Greek era.…
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Aeolian Islands in the winter
The Aeolian Islands in the winter are a tourist attraction for a few people. Not many tourists love summer paradises as they lose the sun and the crowds, going back to a "human scale"…
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The current eruption’s show
Mount Etna show continues! The eruption that began on St.Lucy's Night 13 December 2020, in the summit area of the volcano does not seem to have respite yet. The experts had sensed it in…
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The Scacciata, delicious Etnean Christmas food
If you have never heard of "Scacciata" before, do not look for it on Google. Come and taste! Words cannot express how good this traditional Christmas recipe is. It is typical of Sicily, especially…
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Etna Current Eruption 2020
The eruption on Saint Lucy's Night started as a surprise, for many people who were looking at it from home. It was not a surprise for the "insiders". The experts volcanologists in fact had…
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Stromboli, the hidden giant
One of the highest volcanoes in Europe, though no one knows, Stromboli lies for the most part under the Tyrrhenian Sea. If you could empty the sea, you would admire the 2000 meters of…
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Mt. Etna, new eruption of South East Crater
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…
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