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) the steamer "Etna", as well as a crew of men, were engaged to dynamite the snags. In January 1916, it was reported that many of the logging camps and mills on the north fork of the Lewis River which had suspended operations, some of them for several years, would resume work as soon as weather conditions improved. The decline of logging work had forced Capt. Lurlie J. Gray, of the "Etna", to tie up the boat. With logging activity expected to resume soon, Captain Gray was getting ready to return Etna into service. In late May 1916, Capt. Gray and