Monte Curcio, Mountain summit in Sila Grande, Calabria, Italy
Monte Curcio rises to an elevation of 1,788 meters, featuring steep slopes with loose stones that become increasingly rocky toward the upper sections.
The mountain served as a strategic location for environmental research, leading to the establishment of a climate observatory within the Global Atmosphere Watch network.
The Monte Curcio area maintains an environmental research center where scientists conduct continuous measurements of greenhouse gases and monitor regional atmospheric conditions.
Visitors can access the summit through a combination of chairlift services and hiking trails, with the mountain refuge providing shelter at the peak.
The observatory's position enables scientists to track dust movements from the Sahara Desert and monitor volcanic activities from Mount Stromboli and Etna.
Elevation above the sea: 1,788 m
GPS coordinates: 39.31590,16.42326
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05
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