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Mt Etna, side eruption concerning Valle del Bove

Posted on 24/12/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology of Catania informs us that the current one, started at 11 am on 24 December 2018, is a real side eruption, with “the opening of several eruptive holes starting from the base of the New South East Crater, towards Serra Giannicola “, an area located inside the depressive […]

Mt Etna on a big eruption at Christmas Eve 2018

Posted on 24/12/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Christmas Eve with a surprise “gift box” from Etna that, after three months of relatively quiet eruptive activity, at 11 am on 24th December 2018 suddenly exploded. […]

The tradition of the Christmas Bonfires in the towns of Etna

Posted on 17/12/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

A winter holiday in Sicily, or rather in the province of Catania, could be a brilliant idea for you. Not only because you could enjoy a paradise like Mt. Etna without the worry of the summer crowds around but also because you will rediscover traditions that those who come in July and August will never […]

Etna: the history of its main craters

Posted on 15/10/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Mt. Etna is a particular volcano. Not only because it summarizes the characteristics of all the volcanoes on Earth in one, but also because it is always looking for a change. It seems as if it is never satisfied with what it has and wants more! In fact, it has not only one crater but […]

The tradition of the “Dead Souls”: witches and ghosts of Mt Etna

Posted on 03/10/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

In Sicily we do not celebrate Halloween, or rather we celebrate it now but without much conviction. This brand new Anglo-Saxon tradition, in fact, could not replace yet our age-old “Dead Souls’ Night”, linked to myths and legends and … yes, even to witches and typically local ghosts. […]