Surreal backdrop
Video shows spectacular descent next to wall of fire
While Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, sends streams of lava down its snow-covered slopes, snowboarders venture into a breathtaking but risky adventure: descents with a view of glowing lava.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen A drone was used to capture spectacular footage of a snowboarder plunging down the slopes in close proximity to the flowing magma.
The combination of white snow, black lava rock and the bright red lava flows creates a surreal backdrop for winter sports enthusiasts.
Mayor and civil protection warn
Despite the impressive images, experts warn of the dangers. The mayor of the nearby town of Belpasso, Carlo Caputo, warns: "The lava can react explosively when it interacts with the snow." The Sicilian civil protection service also warns that more and more winter sports enthusiasts and tourists are getting dangerously close to the lava.
But the fascination remains unbroken. Hundreds of videos are circulating online showing skiers and snowboarders gliding down the snow-covered slopes of Mount Etna - with glowing lava tongues in the background.
Adrenaline between fire and ice
At 3403 meters, Mount Etna rises majestically above Sicily and attracts numerous winter sports enthusiasts every year. The fact that lava and snow combine to create a unique backdrop this year makes the experience even more appealing for many. But how long this extraordinary "volcano winter sport" can be enjoyed without incident remains questionable.
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