Volcanic activity and geological risks in Sicily and the Tyrrhenian Sea

Recent seismic activity in Sicily and southern Italy has renewed discussions regarding the geological risks posed by Mount Etna and the Marsili submarine volcano.

Reports from Mount Etna include long-standing accounts of unidentified golden spheres observed near the craters, which some witnesses describe as moving at high speeds. Historical data from 1971 noted significant magnetic anomalies during violent eruptions.

Regarding the Marsili volcano, located in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, experts clarify that recent earthquakes are tectonic in nature and not linked to magma movement. While the volcano remains quiescent, scientists warn that a sudden eruption could trigger tsunamis with wave heights of 20 to 40 meters, potentially impacting the coasts of Basilicata, Campania, Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia.