Grotta del Gelo
Grotta del Gelo is a volcanic cave of Mount Etna which is known for the presence of a large amount of ice. The cave formed in 1614–1624 during a large eruption of the volcano, inside one of the lava flows produced during that eruption.
- Cave
- …lies at an elevation of 2,040 metres (6,693 feet)
- Description: Volcanic cave of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Piano Provenzana.
Piano Provenzana
Piano Provenzana is a locality, which is situated 5 km east of Grotta del Gelo.
Grotta del Gelo
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Latitude
37.80441° or 37° 48′ 16″ north
Longitude
14.98409° or 14° 59′ 3″ east
Open location code
8F9PRX3M+QJ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entrance
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Grotta del Gelo” goes by many names.
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