Italy: Living with ‘Mama’ Etna - the most active volcano in the world - BBC Travel Show
What's it like living in the shadow of the most active volcano in the world?
Simon Platts explores volcano tourism and the complicated relationship Sicilians have with Mount Etna, the volcano affectionately known as 'Mama' by locals despite its huge destructive potential
In the grip of mother nature, science and faith intertwine, but volcanologists relentlessly monitor the site for signs of eruptions. So, what measures are in place to protect tourists and locals?
Simon Platts explores volcano tourism and the complicated relationship Sicilians have with Mount Etna, the volcano affectionately known as 'Mama' by locals despite its huge destructive potential
In the grip of mother nature, science and faith intertwine, but volcanologists relentlessly monitor the site for signs of eruptions. So, what measures are in place to protect tourists and locals?