Mount Etna than fiery, associations, before her incorporation into the folklore of Sicily. For another Sicilian conception of the fairy realm or castle of Morgan le Fay – see Fata Morgana (mirage) re. an optical phenomenon common in the Strait of Messina. Volcanic activity first took place at Etna about 500,000 years ago, with eruptions occurring beneath the sea off the ancient coastline of Sicily. About 300,000 years ago, volcanism began occurring to the southwest of the summit (centre top of volcano) then, before activity moved towards the present centre 170,000 years ago. Eruptions at this time built up the first major
Etna (sternwheeler) Etna (sternwheeler) Etna was a steamboat that operated on the Lewis and Lake rivers of southwestern Washington from 1906 to 1919. As built in 1906 "Etna" was originally powered by a gasoline engine, but in 1907 it was converted to steam-powered vessel. "Etna" was named after Etna, Washington, a settlement on the south side of the Lewis River, in Clark County. "Etna"'s principal activity was supporting the logging camps and lumber mills in the Lewis river area. "Etna" was a light draft vessel which was essential for operating in the shallow water of the upper Lewis River. Even then, operation