IMG_1977 - "Galassiopea" and other modern sculptures by Nino Ucchino in Santa Teresa di Riva balance the history.
IMG_1983 - Sicilian building materials.
IMG_1984 - Sicilian-style modern house construction.
IMG_1985 - At Gaire we left the autoroute to go, via Zafferana Etnea, up to Rifugio Sapienza on Mt Etna .
IMG_1988 - In 1991-3 there was a flow of lava here. The military diverted the flow from the village with 7 T of dynamite.
IMG_1991 - Land under volcanoes is often densely populated. Also note the model steam engine.
IMG_1997 - Etna is an effusive volcano. Flank fissures stay open, so pressure and lava leak out vents like this.
IMG_1998 - Mt Etna smoking at the top left. Vegetation is starting to grow on this lava flow. Lichens come first.
IMG_2002 - Buildings from before the establishment of the park.
IMG_2003 - On lava, after lichens come broom trees, with strong roots to break through lava, then larger trees.
IMG_2005 - Lava and cones from flank vents.
IMG_2006 - A volcanic crater and several cones on the side of Mt Etna.