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Here you’ll find stories, curiosities, insights as well as tales, updates and tips to experience Etna every day.
- 7 February 2026
- Hiking
Understanding Pyroclastic Density Currents: A Look at Etna In volcanic regions, one of the most dangerous phenomena is the pyroclastic density current (PDC). These fast-moving flows consist of a mixture…
- 5 February 2026
- Hiking
Etna, one of the most active and studied volcanoes in the world, has had a significant impact on Sicilian history and culture. Among its many eruptions, the 1928 eruption has…
- 13 January 2026
- Hiking
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…
- 7 January 2026
- Hiking
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…
- 1 October 2025
- Hiking
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…
- 10 September 2025
- Hiking
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…