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The “Kagoshima Method” on Mt Etna: can we do it?

Posted on 06/09/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

What is this mysterious “Kagoshima Method”? And why would it be good to apply it to our volcano Mount Etna, or rather, to everything around it? Does it have anything to do with tourism? The answer to all these questions will emerge as you read this article, but a concrete and valid response should first […]

Riuturi storms: how to face them on Mt Etna

Posted on 30/08/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

<< The word “riuturi” comes from “rivolture, overturning” and indicates the moment when the climate suddenly changes, going from hot to cold, from sun to downpours, from summer to winter. Specifically, the Riuturi can be identified more with the sound of distant thunder than with that of the wind >> . This text explains one […]

Etna eruption on 6-14 august: is it really over?

Posted on 16/08/2026 (17/08/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Etna is never over, not even when it’s over. This could be a motto of the future, referring to our vibrant volcano, which this summer of 2026—right at the peak of the tourist season—caused the worst disruption, creating serious economic damage to Catania Airport and accommodations on the east coast. Flights were diverted to Lamezia […]

It will be a long eruption. New updating

Posted on 11/08/2026 (11/08/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna’s new eruption, which began on August 6, appears to have become something “more”. It could be a protracted event, with consequences still unpredictable despite ongoing monitoring by the INGV Volcanology Institute. While the Voragine crater is once again spewing large columns of ash for the fourth consecutive time, the ground below 2,900 meters […]

Bivouac or refuge: all the pros and cons of each choice

Posted on 27/07/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

Bivouac or refuge? At first glance, they seem more or less the same thing, but they’re not. Generally speaking, they aren’t, and especially on Mount Etna, there’s a fundamental difference between the two that you need to know before venturing onto the trails. At first glance… little wooden or stone houses, small windows, cooking spaces… […]