Mount Etna, or simply Etna (Italian: Etna [ˈɛtna] or Mongibello [mondʒiˈbɛllo]; Sicilian: Muncibbeḍḍu [mʊntʃɪbˈbɛɖɖʊ] or 'a Muntagna; Latin: Aetna; Ancient Greek: Αἴτνα and Αἴτνη[5]), is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, between the cities of Messina and Catania.

Mar 1, 2025 · 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).

Located near the east coast of the island of Sicily, Mount Etna (named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013) is 3,329 meters tall with a base circumference of about 150 kilometers. With the full and half day tours from the cities of Catania, Taormina or Messina you will explore Mount Etna.

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.

Feb 3, 2025 · Following the two intense paroxysms at the Voragine central crater, the summit area of Mount Etna has undergone dramatic changes as seen in the attached SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) animation from Sentinel-1. The new cone formed by the activity is likely the new summit of Mount Etna.

Feb 1, 2025 · Best way to visit Mount Etna: self-guided or on a tour. How to hike to the summit, best tour options, photos, when to go, our experience.

Feb 14, 2025 · Mount Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano. Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania, the active stratovolcano is known for its frequent and persistent eruptions. Activity can range from explosive eruptions to …

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.

Mar 1, 2024 · Mount Etna is one of the most iconic and active volcanoes in the world. It is located on the east coast of the island of Sicily in Italy. With its towering presence, unique landscape, and frequent eruptions, Mount Etna has captured the attention and imagination of people for centuries.

Feb 18, 2025 · A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But …