Fighting Mount Etna
How the Italian authorities diverted the stream of molten lava from the Etna volcano.
Witness History · BBC World Service
October 15, 20189m 1s
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Show Notes
The Italian authorities tried to divert the stream of molten lava pouring down the slopes of the Etna volcano on the island of Sicily in 1983. Susan Hulme has been speaking to volcanologist, Dr John Murray, who was there watching their efforts to save homes and businesses from destruction.
Photo: Mount Etna erupting in 2017. Credit:Reuters/Antonio Parrinello