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.

Etna April 1973
Left: small scoria which was ejected minutes ago.. .(diameter about 15 cm); right image: view towards the steaming Northeast crater.

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.

Strombolian activity
in April 1973 at Bocca Nuova.

In the summit region in August 1986
We are standing near Bocca Nuova. The white material is not snow, but a mineral deposit!

Storm on Etna!
August 1986, descending from the summit region. In the picture is Pamela Alean.