The southeast cone of Etna lies ahead. New lava is on the extreme left
This is aa, a Hawaiian word for lava of this type
After crossing the lava we are back on the snow
Tracks in the snow are clear and well used
Climbing Etna
Stromboli had erupted three times in a few weeks prior to our visit and we were fortunate to be allowed to the top.
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The southeast cone of Etna lies ahead. New lava is on the extreme left |
This is aa, a Hawaiian word for lava of this type |
After crossing the lava we are back on the snow |
Tracks in the snow are clear and well used |
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This is a panorama of cloud below and distant countryside |
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The southeast cone of Etna lies ahead. New lava is on the extreme left |
Sulphurous smoke pours from the crater. We were given face masks to avoid the worst effects of the choking fumes. |
Sulphur deposits around the fumeroles at the crater rim |
The pall of smoke drifts on the wind to the valleys and villages below. |
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The summit is viewed from our lunch spot... |
...where this is our view north towards the Aeolian Islands we are soon to visit |
There was still plenty of snow on the northern slopes in late May |
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