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Here you’ll find stories, curiosities, insights as well as tales, updates and tips to experience Etna every day.

Etna: The 1879 Lateral Eruption – The First “Perfect Eruption”

The 1879 eruption of Mount Etna, occurring in an Italy that had only recently achieved national unity, marked a fundamental chapter in the understanding of volcanic phenomena and associated risk…

Etna Updates

In recent days, Etna has shown intense eruptive activity that has attracted the attention of experts and enthusiasts. The eruption, which began at the end of November, produced spectacular lava…

Mount Etna Hornitos: A Journey Through Volcanic Phenomena, Hiking, and Guided Tours on Europe’s Active Volcano

If you are passionate about nature tourism, hiking, or want to discover Mount Etna’s volcanic phenomena up close, the hornitos are a must-see. These fascinating solidified lava cones are among…

Mount Etna Caves: A Journey into the Volcano’s Hidden Heart

Beyond lunar landscapes, active craters, and lava flows, Mount Etna hides a fascinating and still little-known underground treasure: volcanic caves. Carved by lava over thousands of years, these natural cavities…

Mount Etna August 2025 eruption tours

If you want to witness this extraordinary event in total safety, we offer you the opportunity to join a guided tour. Our authorized guides will accompany you to the safest…

Etna Effusive Eruption in August 2025: Updates and Safety

Lava flow from Bocca Nuova heading south, with no threat to inhabited areas. Information on monitoring, safety, and current volcanic activity….