Grotta delle Palombe, Natural cave in Nicolosi, Italy
The Grotta delle Palombe extends 120 meters deep into the Monti Rossi formation, featuring multiple vertical drops and interconnected chambers throughout its structure.
In 1823, Mario Gemmellaro and John Marshall conducted the first documented exploration of the cave, reaching its depths and placing a commemorative plaque.
The cave maintains scientific instruments, including seismographs, contributing to the geological research and monitoring of Mount Etna's volcanic activity.
Access to the cave requires professional speleological equipment and expertise due to its complex system of vertical passages and challenging internal structure.
The cave formed during Mount Etna's 1669 eruption, which created the Monti Rossi and contains a network of passages at different elevation levels.
GPS coordinates: 37.62370,15.00630
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:13
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