1973-1986

1973-1986
Climbing towards the summit in 1973
During a short rest on a nocturnal ascent of Etna a small strombolian eruption takes place. The scene is illuminated by the full moon. Air temperature around minus 15 degrees centigrade.
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Etna April 1973
Left: small scoria which was ejected minutes ago.. .(diameter about 15 cm); right image: view towards the steaming Northeast crater.
1973-1986
Fresh ejecta,
April 1973, near the Bocca Nuova. The piece of ejecta in the right picture actually flew over our heads and landed in the snow behind us (not a particularly pleasant experience!); diameter about 40 cm.
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Strombolian activity
in April 1973 at Bocca Nuova.
1973-1986
In the summit region in August 1986
We are standing near Bocca Nuova. The white material is not snow, but a mineral deposit!
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Storm on Etna!
August 1986, descending from the summit region. In the picture is Pamela Alean.