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The Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro, 1858. Before us and beneath us was the crater of Etna. The circumference of the crater, according to Sig. Gimmellaro, was from two to two miles and a half, and surrounded by precipitous cliffs of from 200 to 300 feet in height, except on the side where we were standing, which sloped down at an angle of about 30°, with a very smooth surface, composed of ashes and sulphur. Down this one of our party had a very narrow escape of being precipitated. His feet slipped in attempting to descend, and with very great difficulty he succeeded in stopping himself...clouds of white smoke, like steam, came rolling up from the bottom, which was covered with large stones and ashes, and a red-looking earth, which seemed to have rolled from the cliffs above. The appearance and shape of the crater is continually changing'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This image depicts the crater of Mount Etna as sketched by Signor Gimmellaro in 1858, based on his observations in 1809. The volcanic landscape before us is a testament to the raw power and unyielding forces of nature. The crater's circumference, as described by Gimmellaro, spans from two to two and a half miles, encircled by steep cliffs reaching heights of 200 to 300 feet. The side we face, however, slopes down at a gentler angle of about 30 degrees, covered in a smooth layer of volcanic ash and sulphur. One harrowing account recounts a party member's near-fatal misstep while descending the treacherous terrain. His feet slipped, and with great effort, he managed to prevent a plummet into the crater's depths. The scene is punctuated by billowing clouds of white smoke, akin to steam, that rise from the crater's base, revealing a landscape of large stones, ashes, and a red-hued earth. The ever-changing appearance and shape of the crater are a constant reminder of the dynamic and unpredictable nature of Mount Etna. This sketch, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring and dangerous beauty of one of the world's most active volcanoes. The image stands as a testament to the enduring allure of volcanology and the human fascination with the natural world.
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