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Eruptive fracture of 1923

The fracture at the base of Monte Nero was formed during the eruption that began on June 17, 1923.The flow after covering 11 km stopped on July 18 at an altitude of 600 mt asl.

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Monte Nero

Monte Nero Monte Nero altitude: 2048 mt a.s.l. – Year of formation: 1646 The cone was formed following the eruption of 1646/47 whose lava flows reached Randazzo and Linguaglossa. During the eruption from November 1646 to January 1647,  were emitted

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Monte Nero degli Zappini

Monte Nero degli Zappini Altitudine: 1972 m.s.l.m L’anno di formazione risale all’eruzione del 1250.  Situato nel versante sud del Parco dell’Etna è possibile raggiungerlo attraverso un facile sentiero con partenza da piano Vetore.      

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Monte Nuovo

The year of formation dates back to the eruption that occurs from February to March 1763.Located on the west side of the Etna volcano, it is possible to reach it from the path that leads to the Crateri De Fiore .

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Monti De Fiore

La formazione dei Monti De Fiore risale all’eruzione del 1974. Dall’area di Piano Fiera, è possibile intraprendere l’itinerario che conduce ai coni.

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