Fascination volcano: Snowboarder drives in the danger lane of the Etna!

Fascination volcano: Snowboarder drives in the danger lane of the Etna!

Belpasso, Italien - During the Etna, Europe's most active volcano, spectacular lava flows sends over its snow -covered slopes, adventurous snowboarders venture into a breathtaking but risky experience. A fascinating video shows Marco Bassot, a brave snowboarder who leaves in the immediate vicinity of a 1,000 meter long lava flows. He describes this experience as "the most impressive descent I've ever done." According to the bassot, you can feel the heat that emanates from the melted rocks even at a height of 3,100 meters. This scenery, in which the glowing lava and (un) ice meet, attract not only athletes, but also numerous tourists who want to experience the unique combination of lava and snow, as krone.at reports.

fascination and danger combined

The combination of white snow and red glowing lava stream creates a surreal backdrop that is also seductive and dangerous. Experts and local authorities, including the mayor of Belpasso, Carlo Caputo, urge the risks. They point out that the interaction of lava and snow can cause explosive reactions. Although the pictures of the downhill snowboarders circulate on the Internet at night and amazing the spectators, the question remains how long this volcanic winter sport can be enjoyed without incident. On social media, the videos that show the brave people are piling up how they slide down the snowy slopes of the Etna, while the glowing lava places are visible in the background, such as unofficial networks reported.