Etna: Eruption 08 June 2008 The last sismic events have given the sign of a new Etna's wakening (by now a periodic phenomenon in the last ten years), and the volcanic sand emission over the villages of the north-east Etna's flank. The eruption started on 10th may in the south-east crater, and on 13th may in the Valley of the Leon.

A spectacular lava flow toward the Valley of the Oxen allows a wonderful panorama from Catania hinterland. Lava flow has reached 1350 m s.l., and in the site of the active crater (at 2800 s.l.) some small earthquakes have been noticed. Until now there is no alarm for the people of the neighbourhood, thanks to the low risk of this phenomenon, because the direction of lava is the volcanic desert of the Valley of the Oxen. But nowadays people remember again the dramatic eruptive events of 2002-2003, when the arbitrary fury of nature destroyed and burnt all the tourist facilities. Luckily, this time the volcanic vent is the goal of tourists' curiosity, thanks to the amazing landscape visible from many points of Catania's province. A warning is not to do excursion alone, but with an expert guide to avoid any kind of danger. A suggestion for seeing this wonderful scenario is walking along a hidden path toward Zoccolaro mount, in Zafferana territory. More info... L'Etna in attività Dopo la corta eruzione del 10 Maggio (circa 6 ore), l’Etna ha dato dei segnali più forti e importanti martedì 13 Maggio 2008 provocando, nella stessa giornata, circa una sessantina di scosse sismiche e l’apertura di due fessure ad est del cratere Sud – Est.Il giorno seguente, le fessure hanno dato luogo alla formazione di due colate laviche (da 3.000 mt e 2.900 mt) dirette verso la Valle del Bove.Il 21 maggio la colata lavica si è fermata a quota 2.200 mt, mentre gli avvenimenti sismici continuano a susseguirsi ma con bassa intensità (da 1,1° a 2° della scala Richter ).

More info... Giro d'Italia 2008 The 2008 Giro d'Italia will start from one of Italy's scenic Mediterranean islands, Sicily from the town of Palermo .The race runs from 10th May to 1st June, with a total distance of 3423.8 km.Four time trials in total, one to start and end the race: A Palermo team time trial of 28.5km (stage 1), Pesaro to Urbino TT of 36km (10), a mountain TT to Plan de Corones of 13.8km (16) and a TT to the city renowned for fashion, Milano, on the last day of 23.5km (21). More info...

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Etna Sky Marathon

Etna sky Marathon
2nd marathon on the mountain around
the highest active volcano in Europe
4 november 2007

The sport association Of Catania Skytribe is pleased to introduce the second Etna sky marathon.

A non competitive sport on a 42 km totally dirt road, 1000 mt overall slope, will take place on november 4, 2007, starting point Grande albergo dell'Etna (Nicolosi Etna southern slope 1720 mt. altitude) at 8 o'clock. Arrival at Piano Provenzana, Etna northern slope, where at the end of the race typical food products will be served at Ragabo refuge (1320 mt. altitude), the finishing line of the marathon.

The aim of the marathon is to encourage the knowledge of the Park of Etna and the route has been expressly chosen to go through the most attractive areas.

The event under the aegis of the Park of Etna, has been aranged with the help of FSA (Italian Association of high altitude sports), the alpine troops of CAI and Guardia di Finanza, and The Corps of Forest Rangers.

Etna sky Marathon2nd marathon on the mountain aroundthe highest active volcano in Europe4 november 2007

The sport association Of Catania Skytribe is pleased to introduce the second Etna sky marathon.

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Etna sky Marathon
2nd marathon on the mountain around
the highest active volcano in Europe
4 november 2007