Incandescent lava flows in May 1983 descend the south flank of Mount Etna toward city lights. During the four-month-long eruption, lava descended to 1080 m altitude, stopping just short of inhabited areas. Extensive efforts were made to construct barriers to divert lavas away from populated areas.

Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft.

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