Etna East – Territory: Piedimonte Etna
Coordinates:33S 507664E 4182080N (Utm Wgs84) | 37°47'09.8″N 15°05'13.3″E
ELEVATION: 1395 m
Development: approximately 88 m.
Nearest known location: Grotta dei Rotoli
Exploration: Only visitable with helmet and lights.
Detected by: Paolo & Dario Teri (on 10.11.2021)
Notified to the relevant municipality on \\
Grotta OttantOtto, named after the development in meters detected, is an interesting lava swelling on the 1865 lavas. It is a typical lava tube characterized by a tapered section shape which is accessed from a large opening in the lava channel. The cavity extends both upstream, more narrowly for about 22 meters, and downstream for another 66 meters. This section is easily accessible and no speleological equipment is needed since you walk horizontally on a mostly cohesive bottom. The classic speleothems of this type of Etna tunnel are present. Also two beautiful rolls. In the final part, before gradually closing, there are two sections with significant collapses. Maximum caution is required here. Those who are not experts in these environments are better off not proceeding further.
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Dario Teri
November 10, 2021
Unseen & Little-Known Etna Caves
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