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The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. A violent earthquake has occurred upon the high cone of Etna...it threw down, with a tremendous noise, within the abyss of the great crater half of the mass of the cone; and such a quantity of matter falling down, the compressed air, regaining its elasticity, blew out of the principal crater with great violence, in the form of the densest smoke, all those ashes and sand, mingled with the scoriae, with which the cone was raised up long ago; and this dusty smoke, carried through the atmosphere, was thence driven by the north-west wind...in considerable quantities, which gave rise to the suspicion that there was an eruption; but such was not the case. By this occurrence the height of the cone was reduced some fifty feet, and the diameter of the large crater increased one quarter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures the majestic yet ominous beauty of Mount Etna just a few days prior to the late earthquake that struck the volcanic mountain in 1858. The image, taken from an unknown perspective, reveals the intricate details of the volcanic landscape, with the towering cone of Etna dominating the scene. The large crater at the summit is visible, its edges jagged and rough, with a smaller crater nestled within. The description accompanying this photograph, taken from the "Illustrated London News" of 1858, paints a vivid picture of the events leading up to the earthquake. The text describes how the violent earthquake caused a significant portion of the mountain's cone to collapse, sending a massive amount of debris and ash into the crater. The compressed air, regaining its elasticity, then blew out of the principal crater with great violence, creating a dense cloud of smoke and ash that was carried through the atmosphere by the northwest wind. Despite initial suspicions of an eruption, it was later determined that there was no actual volcanic activity. However, the earthquake did reduce the height of the cone by fifty feet and increased the diameter of the large crater by one quarter. This photograph serves as a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature, and the awe-inspiring yet destructive forces that lie beneath the surface of our planet.
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