Mount Etna, Active stratovolcano in Sicily
Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and is in an almost constant state of activity.
The ancient Greeks believed that the god Hephaestus used the volcano as his forge.
Mount Etna is often depicted in literature and artworks, symbolizing the natural beauty and power of Sicily.
The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes.
It is the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Location: Castiglione di Sicilia
Location: Sant'Alfio
Location: Zafferana Etnea
Location: Nicolosi
Location: Belpasso
Location: Biancavilla
Location: Adrano
Location: Bronte
Location: Maletto
Location: Randazzo
Inception: 300,000 years BCE
Elevation above the sea: 3,357 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Material: trachybasalt, tephrite, basanite, trachyandesite, Mugearite, basalt, picrobasalt
Website: unescoparcoetna.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
Filters
Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and is in an almost constant state of activity.
Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza serves as a haven for climbers and hikers on Mount Etna.
The Monti Silvestri are part of the Mount Etna UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rifugio Citelli is a serene shelter nestled on the slopes of Mount Etna, providing a picturesque hideaway amid rugged terrains.
Valle del Bove is a vast depression on the eastern flank of Mount Etna volcano.
Grotta del Gelo is a renowned ice cave located on the slopes of Mount Etna.
The Catania Astrophysical Observatory specializes in solar observations.
The Ilice Di Carrinu is an ancient and majestic tree located in Zafferana Etnea.
