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Mount Etna, or simply Etna (Italian: Etna [ˈɛtna] or Mongibello [mondʒiˈbɛllo]; Sicilian: Muncibbeḍḍu [mʊntʃɪbˈbɛɖɖʊ] or 'a Muntagna; Latin: Aetna; Ancient Greek: Αἴτνα and Αἴτνη[ 4 ]), is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, between the cities of Messina ...
Aug 19, 2024 · Mount Etna, active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. The name comes from the Greek Aitne, from aithō, “I burn.” Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe, its topmost elevation being about 10,900 feet (3,320 metres).
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Mount Etna is the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Towering above the city of Catania on the island of Sicily, it has been growing for about 500,000 years and is in the midst of a series of eruptions that began in 2013.
- 37.734 o N, 15.004 o E
- Island of Sicily, Italy
- 3,357 m (11,013 ft)
- Stratovolcano
Mount Etna offers something for everybody’s taste: an easy walk through the nature on the lower bases, a adventurous hike to the top of the main crater, a mountain-bike or quad-tour, an unique helicopter flight or a delicious wine tasting with Sicilian lunch.
- The suggested clothing is different according to the season. Always keep in mind we will get up to 2000 metres a.s.l. We recommend, to wear differe...
- Our tours have not been affected during outbreaks in recent years. At the contrary, our tours are even more spectacular then. In case of an eruptio...
- The fastest way to make a reservation request is through the booking form. It is also possible to book by e-mail (info@go-etna.it), contact form, o...
- From the south side you can reach Mount Etna by car if you follow the street SP92 to the Rifugio Sapienza or the street “Strada Regionale Mareneve”...
- There are different ways to reach Mount Etna. You can take the Bus from Taormina or Catania, you can take a rental car or you can book a Mount Etna...
- The price for the cable car, to reach 2500m, is EUR 30,00 per person. The cable car starts at the Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Mount Etna....
- If you are sporty and willing to do a trek up to 5 hours you can reach the summit of Mount Etna on 3350m. Of course, it is also possible to explore...
- The volcanologists monitor every detail of the volcano and its activity. So, it is safe to visit Mount Etna. Still, you should only go up with an e...
- Also from Messina, you can see Mount Etna on the horizon, because the volcano soars high into the sky.
Mount Etna, also called Mongibello, is one of the most monitored volcanoes in the world. The spectacular eruptions and fiery lava flows have always been of great interest to scientists and visitors from all over the planet.
Jul 5, 2024 · A lava fountain surged out of Mount Etna in Sicily on Thursday, sending a glowing burst of orange out of a crater and down its flank. Dark ash from the eruption fell on towns at the foot of the...
Jul 4, 2024 · Europe’s tallest active volcano roared as it spewed lava from one of its largest craters. Lava fountains and flows were captured on video of the intensifying volcanic activity. Etna is located ...
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