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Fourth paroxysm of Etna and a 4-hole eruption

Posted on 21/02/2021 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

As widely predicted by the Institute of Volcanology of Catania, Mount Etna had not yet finished to amaze and a new paroxysm was waiting after the previous three. The volcano did not betray expectations and in the night between 20th and 21st February gave start to the fourth explosive episode. This time it was very […]

Etna, the long time expected great eruption started

Posted on 16/02/2021 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The great eruption of Mount Etna, which had been expected for over a year, began at 4 pm on February 16th, 2021. First, a small lava overflow from the South East crater (SEC) and a significant increase in tremor. Then, in just less than two hours, alert levels have risen. At about 5:10 pm, very […]

Five good reasons for visiting Etna in 2021

Posted on 15/02/2021 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Do not be discouraged! There will always be good reasons for visiting Mount Etna, in Sicily. Even during this Covid 19 pandemics which forces us to stay at home for some time. It is hard to travel in this situation and only the very passionate and adventurous will try the chance, as soon as possible. […]

From Piazza Armerina to Mount Etna

Posted on 25/01/2021 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

One of the most beautiful itineraries to follow, for those coming to Sicily for the first time, is certainly the one that leads from Piazza Armerina to Mount Etna. A tourist route that explores some inland areas of the island, their secrets, while approaching the great volcano from the west. Piazza Armerina is a medieval […]

Mt Etna, a new paroxysm and lava flows

Posted on 19/01/2021 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

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 seemed relatively calm, with the South East crater which – after so many days of Strombolian emissions – looked meek tonight. […]