Grotta delle Palombe

Cave of the Doves

Location:	Mt. Etna, Sicily. Northern slopes of the mountain, start from Pista Altomontana north of the summit. Località Monti Rossi. (37° 49' 41" N, 15° 01' 46" E)
Open:	no restrictions. [2008]
Fee:	free. [2008]
Classification:	lava tube
Light:	bring torch.
Dimension:	L=200 m, A=1,575 m asl
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Bibliography:	S. Calvari, H. Pinkerton (1999): Lava tube morphology on Etna and evidence for lava flow emplacement mechanisms, Journal of volcanology and geothermal research, ISSN 0377-0273, 1999, vol. 90, no3-4, pp. 263-280 (1 p.1/4)
Address:	Tel: +39-0
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1669	cave formed.