🌬️ Grotta del Gelo

Italy · Europe · 37.80°N, 14.98°E

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. Within the two subsequent decades, ice grew and accumulated in the cave. Today it is a tourist destination.

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Quick facts

Country	Italy
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	37.80°N, 14.98°E · view on map

Grotta del Gelo is located in Italy, in Europe.

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