Ultime Eruzioni del Vulcano ETNA

ERUZIONE 2004 -05 (Valle del Bove)

The name "Etna" comes from the Greek Aitne, from aitho, meaning "I burn." The Roman name was Aetna.

 

 

 

 

ERUZIONE 2002 (Versanti N e S - Eruzione Biradiale)

In mythology, Etna was identified as the location of the forge of Volcan, home of the Cyclopses, and where the giant Enceladus slumbered. Earthquakes are said to be his motions and eruptions through the volcano his fiery breath.

 

ERUZIONE 2001 (Versante Meridionale)

There have been about 90 eruptions since records were kept in the 18th century. The eruption in 1991-93 was the largest in 300 years

 

ERUZIONE 1999 (Bocca Nuova - Etna Ovest)

To protect its unique environment the Etna Volcano Park was created in 1987. The park is divided into four zones: a l

ERUZIONE 1986 (Valle Del Bove)

ERUZIONE 1983 (Versante Meridionale)

Animals that lived on Etna's slopes 150 years ago included wild boars, wolves, and deer. These disappeared from the

 

 

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© Roberto Caudullo, pagina modificata il 15 settembre 2005.