Etna North Territory: Maletto
Coordinates:33S 498460E 4182622N (Utm Wgs84) | 37°47'27.5″N 14°58'57.0″E
ELEVATION: 2225 m
Development: 20 m in total.
Nearest known location: Bear's Dagala
Exploration: Only visitable with helmet and lights
Visited by Dario and Paolo Teri (on 15.6.2021)
Notified to the relevant municipality on \\
This is a classic lava flow channel that at the beginning of the ephemeral mouth presents a cave of about 20 meters. We are on the presumed lavas (source latest geological map - Ingv) of 1975. In itself the cave does not present elements of particular importance and interest. The channel in question however has a particular shape that recalls the stylish trails left by a skier on the snow cover. For this reason the name dedicated to the dear friend Alfio Fragalà came to mind, a good freerider skier, passionate about the volcano especially in its winter clothes, unfortunately recently passed away.
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Dario Teri 15th June 2021 Unseen & Little-Known Etna Caves No Responses