Mambo Italiano
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Hidden gems from the most beautiful country in the world: Italy 🇮🇹
Joined June 2009
Italian Nostalgia 🇮🇹. That subtle longing before Italian aesthetics. A Thread🧵
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Elegance is an attitude ✨. Pierce Brosnan, Wimbledon .
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Melania Trump’s inaugural ball gown has already entered the pantheon of iconic fashion moments. But let’s uncover its little secret!. A subtle tribute to the American Dream 🇺🇸. A Thread 🧵
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Exactly 20 years ago, on January 22, 2005, in Palm Beach, Florida, Slovenian model Melania Knauss married businessman Donald J. Trump, wearing a dress that weighed 66 pounds . A Thread 🧵 of small curiosities. And Happy Anniversary to the Presidential Couple! 🎉
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The question might seem trivial, but give it a moment’s thought:. Why does Venice 🇮🇹 float?. What does it rest on? .And, most importantly, why doesn’t it sink?. A Thread🧵 to explain it to you
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This is a King 👑!. The King of Spain 🇪🇸 today among the people risking lynchings, anger, and extreme gestures from those brought to their knees by tragedy. The Prime Minister escaped, with his car being pelted with rocks. The King stayed to calm the people. This is a King 👑!
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Drumroll, Italy 🇮🇹 is in celebration!. Tomorrow, the last Diva of the Golden Age, Sophia Loren, will blow out 90 candles!. Festivities are planned in Rome and Naples. Here’s a thread 🧵 to honor this living legend ✨
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A spectacular style statement by Melania Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral 🌹. With impeccable elegance and mastery, she delivers a stunning moment that blends art, fashion, Italian designers, Rodin’s sculptures and a heartfelt tribute to love. Let’s explore why in this Thread 🧵
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Venice - Italy 🇮🇹 . Brad Pitt and George Clooney . 60 is the new 30! .
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🚨.Sophia Loren, 90 years old, giving this heartfelt speech at her party last night in Rome - Italy 🇮🇹, moving everyone to tears. “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for this life, for this love, and for these memories that time will never erase." ❤️.
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Is there a man in the world who could resist this?. Happy Birthday, Monica Bellucci! 🎂.
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It's incredible how, at 90, Sophia Loren has preserved that composed, sweet, graceful, and playful manner that is so rare to see these days 🌹. Young girls, take note, please 😉.
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The images from France 🇫🇷 today are otherworldly ✨. The sunrise over Chambord
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Claudia Mancinelli is the stunning head coach of Italy’s 🇮🇹 rhythmic gymnastics team . She’s a former athlete and actress .Internet breaking 🔥
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Only in Italy 🇮🇹 . When you dig to replace the gas pipes and find a mosaic from the 4th century AD from the time of Emperor Theodoric the Great . (Montorio, Verona)
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Church of the Holy Mother of God, Aleppo. Pray for Syria 🙏
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This tiny town is called Locorotondo, .located in Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹. Every year, it is voted as the town with the most beautiful and magical Christmas decorations in all of Italy! . 📹 borghitalia
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The images of Mount Etna's eruption today, July 4th, 2024, are incredible. 📍 Sicily, Italy 🇮🇹.
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This is one of the most elegant Christmas trees ever. It’s located at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. It was designed by Anne Vitchen, a famous French floral designer, renowned for her work with Louis Vuitton, Cartier, the Louvre, and Versailles, she’s also a favorite of Philippe Starck
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There’s no doubt about how stunning the gown looked on the statuesque First Lady of Slovenian origin. Melania remains one of the most beautiful First Ladies in the history of the United States 🇺🇸.
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The great Anthony Hopkins, at 86 years old, dancing to the tunes of "Mambo Italiano" in the verdant Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹 . A true elixir of long life and a temple of slow living. Happy Sunday!.
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God save Made in Italy 🇮🇹!!!. A Thread 🧵 . 1. Ferrari
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In your opinion, what is the most beautiful female face in history—at least among those we know through portraits or photographs? 🪞. I’ll go first
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@PopCrave From Lindsay Lohan to Donatella Versace 2024 will officially be remembered as the year of faces that inexplicably transformed
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When Mel Gibson filmed "The Passion of the Christ" in 2004, speaking about Italian 🇮🇹 actress Monica Bellucci, he said: “It's literally impossible to make this woman look any uglier" ✨
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Greenland 🇬🇱 is a winter fairytale landscape. But it’s also a land of powerful natural phenomena that demand respect and vigilance. A Thread 🧵 on major events from recent years
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The result was this stunning sketch for Melania, from which it was already clear that the gown would become wonderfully iconic 🤍🖤
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In the tragedy of the Spanish flood, an ancient Roman dam saves the city of Aragon 🇪🇸. Built nearly 2,000 years ago by Emperor Augustus, the 34-meter dam prevented destruction and loss in the region. This is the tallest surviving Roman dam in the world! .
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If you have enjoyed this thread, please be kind enough to share it. It has been created with love, respect, and the hope that the world's most unique city may endure forever.
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In Southern Italy 🇮🇹, we say “fare i pomodori” (making tomatoes), an ancient summer tradition that provides excellent sauces all winter long without preservatives or supermarkets. Make Tomatoes Great Again 🍅.
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At the end of this analysis of the details, we can, with a bit of imagination—as fashion often invites us to do—see that this elegance pays homage to tradition, the American Dream, and prosperity 🇺🇸. The new golden age has just begun ✨!
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Happy Birthday to Sophia Loren! 🎉. 90 candles today, mnearly a century of true stardom ✨.
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Singer: Greek.Musical genre: Italian.Composer: French.Story: Spain.Conductor: Australian.Audience: German. Europe at its finest! 💫. Maria Callas Live: Bizet’s Carmen, Habanera, Hamburg 1962.
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The choice once again fell to the American designer of French origin, Hervé Pierre, who had already beautifully dressed the First Lady for her first inauguration at the White House in 2017. With a concept of elegance and wearability that was very similar ✨
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Elon Musk always looks like the annoying classmate who used to throw paper airplanes from the last row 🤣. Barron, on the other hand, at 18, looks like he’s about to preside over the Supreme Court in a joint session 🤣.
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Resurge, Domina Nostra!. Rise again, Our Lady!. Notre Dame, Paris 🇫🇷
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In less than a week, we’ve seen:. * The King of Spain muddy, reaching out to his people. * A landslide victory. * The bells of Notre Dame ringing again . With the help of St. Michael the Archangel, we may heal this world! 🗡️❤️🩹.
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Just two words. “Immaculate Conception”. December, 8th . A thread 🧵 of Faith, Hope, and Beauty.
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🚨 This afternoon at 5:20 PM Italian time (which is right now) the live broadcast of the first race of the Palio di Siena 2024 starts 🏇. What a spectacular and wonderful tradition ✨.Stay tuned. 📍Siena, Tuscany - Italy .
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Monica Bellucci’s mother and Monica Bellucci’s daughter. Three generations of angels 🇮🇹
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At this point in our analysis, would you agree with me on how wonderful and delicate Melania Trump was?
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Crafted in off-white silk crepe and strapless, the gown is adorned with two black gazar bands that bring the ensemble to life in a three-dimensional interplay of geometry, music, dance, and, according to some, a stylized bouquet ✨
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Peeking Inside Notre-Dame. The Wonderful Gothic Blue ✨
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Melania Trump strikes again. Austere yet impeccably elegant. Who could the designer be?. If he were alive, it would surely be Karl Lagerfeld himself
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Notre Dame de Paris 🇫🇷 is so back! . Mesmerizing ✨.
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Notre Dame, Paris 🇫🇷 . Like a phoenix, it has risen from its ashes and shines in radiant white ✨
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The Amalfi Coast at Christmastime couldn’t be more enchanting ✨. Italy 🇮🇹.
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My big, fat and hyperglycemic holiday in the “Austro-Hungarian Empire”. A Thread 🧵 featuring only desserts and tips from some of the most beautiful and iconic local spots ever ✨. Sacher, Vienna - Austria 🇦🇹
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No matter what, you can always spot boomers by their dance moves…. Brad Pitt and George Clooney, Venice - Italy 🇮🇹 .
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The most delightful map I’ve ever seen: . “The Italian Pasta Map” 🇮🇹🍝 . I would love to use it as an “Advent Calendar” enjoying a different pasta dish every day from now until Christmas! . What’a your favorite?
Cool maps you've (likely) never seen before 🧵. 1. The Sahara desert was green 6000 years ago
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Monica Bellucci was born today, September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello, Umbria - Italy 🇮🇹. An icon of Italian beauty, both in the world and throughout history. ✨
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Italy 🇮🇹 boasts 8,000 kilometers of coastline and thousands of beaches. Selecting the most beautiful ones is a challenge, but let's give it a try!. Ready for a dive into the blue?.The endless magic of azure 💫.A Thread🧵
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Sorry, but what is this procession?. Did they deploy the army just to escort a handcuffed graduate for ten meters?. Is Christopher Nolan directing this?. Seriously, someone explain the necessity of this parade of extras…. Luigi Mangione 🇮🇹🇺🇸.
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POV. You might be the most powerful man in the world, but if an Italian woman points her finger, you better listen. Meloni 🇮🇹 | Trump 🇺🇸
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It seems to float above the lagoon, but in reality, it emerges from the waters thanks to its foundations. Yes, because Venice is built on wooden piles, which is why it is also known as the "upside-down forest”. How is it possible that, despite the passage of time, these very
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C for Confusion!. In recent weeks, much has been said, and some have even mistaken it for despicable symbols. In reality, it’s one of the most powerful crosses in history: . “The Jerusalem Cross” . A thread 🧵 for deeper insight
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While the whole world is reading this thread that “Sugar is poison”. We, in Italy 🇮🇹, are busy preparing tiramisu. Please do not disturb, thank you… 💋
Sugar is poison. Here's why:.
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“The devil is a beautiful lady in a red dress 🔥”. This epic scene from “Grumpier Old Men” (1995) features Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and lovely Sophia Loren .
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Happy Birthday to Roberto Benigni today 🎉! 72 years old. The Italian 🇮🇹 Oscar-winning director of “Life is Beautiful” one of the most moving films of all time.
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The marvelous Italian 🇮🇹 diva Monica Bellucci turns 60 today! . Best wishes 🎉!.
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That said, Happy 20th wedding anniversary to POTUS and FLOTUS, and Best Wishes for the next four years, during which all eyes around the world will undoubtedly be on them 🎉
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But let’s get back to Hervé Pierre, who, like a true artist, shared a signed sketch—the primordial idea of the gown as conceived by his exquisite creativity. Almost a little “doodle”, worthy of the finest “Zen calligraphy”…
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The bike path on Lake Garda - Italy 🇮🇹 was inaugurated on July 14, 2018. It is considered one of the most beautiful cycling routes in the world.
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And here comes the masterstroke, the true brilliance!. The choker, with a breathtaking brooch 💎. Let’s uncover what it is
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Have you ever contemplated the concept of “Italian 🇮🇹 Nostalgia”?. I would define it as a state of mind that corresponds to a sharp desire or a melancholic regret for something past, distant, or never happened . Let’s explore it together in a poignant Thread 🧵. (📸Virna Lisi)
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Sofia Raffaeli's Italian 🇮🇹 coach - Claudia Mancinelli - is breaking the internet. She looks like a real Queen 👸 .
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Forget for a moment the postcard-perfect, touristy Italy 🇮🇹that everyone knows. A dramatic thread 🧵 on how you’ve never seen it. Because Italy is collapsing, landsliding, flooding, erupting, and has the highest vulnerability index in Europe. In this photo: Florence, 1966 👇
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The seven Sanctuaries aligned to form the sword of Saint Michael the Archangel 🗡️. Between mystery and legend, a sacred line that protects the lands, with the Sacra di San Michele in Turin, Italy 🇮🇹 at its heart. A Thread 🧵 woven from fire and faith.
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Today, December 13th, marks a wonderful occasion: . The feast of Saint Lucia ✨. From Sicily to Northern Europe, Saint Lucia is venerated as the protector of vision. But her legend tells much more. A Thread 🧵
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Breaking with tradition—neither keeping the dress a surprise nor carrying a traditional bouquet—has certainly brought Melania good fortune ✨. She has now reached 20 years of marriage despite challenges, busy schedules, and the joy of welcoming their wonderful son, Barron
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Venice at Christmas is simply unbeatable ✨. Italy 🇮🇹 .📹claudia_mimejorvenecia
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Legend has it that the dress weighed about 66 pounds, thanks to its extravagant and baroque design, created for her by John Galliano, who was then the creative director of Dior. It’s even said that she had to sit on a specially designed bench during the ceremony
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Notre Dame de Paris, shine and sparkle upon us all ✨
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At the time, there was no apparent feud between Vogue and the First Lady, so she was given a dedicated cover and feature for her wedding!. It’s even said that she was accompanied to Paris for the fashion shows to select her dress
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@elonmusk 🇮🇹 You know why? Because it's too expensive. My friends can't handle it. They can't find part-time jobs. They can't find daycare centers. Daycares cost as much as a vacation in the Maldives. Diapers cost, food costs, pediatricians are very expensive, kids' sports are crazy,.
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With a $2 million ring, the tycoon bound to himself the woman who would go on to become the two-time First Lady of the United States 🇺🇸
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Good night ✨from . Piazza Navona, Rome - Italy 🇮🇹
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How beaches look like in Sardinia at the end of September when the holiday folk flew back home ✨. Cala Pira, Sardinia - Italy 🇮🇹 .
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@JamesLucasIT Today I posted this famous photograph from 9/11 by renowned German photographer Thomas Hoepker. It's so surreal it almost seems unreal—a sort of portrait of obliviousness.
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The internet-breaking couple of the day: . Giorgia Meloni, Elon Musk 🇮🇹❤️
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And “something old”?. Here comes Melania with her signature touch of genius: a vintage family rosary intertwined with flowers, replacing the traditional bouquet
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Tradition holds that Venice was founded on March 25, 421 AD. It is astonishing to realize that for centuries, its foundations - thousands of wooden piles driven into the ground and immersed in water - have not rotted.
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The proposal from the magnate to the stunning model took place at the 2004 Met Gala in New York, where Melania dazzled in an elegant black, web-like, outfit
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I can never get enough of Italian wines 🍷🇮🇹. Zoom in and pick yours. I'll start: Prosecco 🥂
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Both of my grandmothers were named Maria and lived beyond 90 years. I believe Italian 🇮🇹 nonna in the kitchen should be recognized as UNESCO heritage 😊 .
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A bit of beauty is always a feast for the eyes. Here’s an explosive Thread 🧵 on the most beautiful Italian 🇮🇹 actresses of all time. Long live spaghetti 🍝! .Let’s get started:. ✨Monica Bellucci (1964)
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One of the main reasons the wooden piles do not rot is the anoxic environment (devoid of oxygen) in which they are located. When wood is completely submerged in water and mud, it is deprived of oxygen: this causes the microorganisms that decompose wood to die, as they need oxygen
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If Italy 🇮🇹 ever had a queen, it would be Monica Bellucci! . Happy Birthday, Queen! 🎉. 𝕏 is delighted to celebrate you today. Feel free to add your own message below 💌
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With heart and imagination, you don’t need to spend money for a beautiful Christmas table 🎄
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King and Queen of Spain 🇪🇸!.
Los Reyes, durante su visita a Paiporta (Valencia) esta mañana.
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A Thread 🧵 that will make you fall in love with Italy 🇮🇹. A land where gray is unthinkable. Only a symphony of colors in the most vibrant villages of the country. 1. “Borgo Parrini - Sicilia”
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🚨 SOLD! . The most cursed palace in Italy 🇮🇹: . “Ca' Dario” in Venice, has just been sold for 18 million euros to a mysterious buyer . A thread 🧵 on its dreadful history of misfortunes
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They marked the area destined for the foundation of the new palace with two series of parallel pile foundations, 80 cm apart. These are the so-called perimeter indirect foundations.
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The most beautiful shot of this eruption of Volcano Etna, Sicily - Italy 🇮🇹: . 📸ig: Kevin Saragozza. A spectacular photo that looks like it came straight out of the mythology of the God Hephaestus 🔥
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🚨📍Stromboli, Sicily - Italy 🇮🇹. 4th July 2024. The comparison between infrared (left) and visible (right) cameras shows pyroclastic flows entering the sea after traveling the entire length of the Sciara del Fuoco. Impressive.
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🚨 Etna and Stromboli volcanoes are just over 65 miles apart as the crow flies. Today, Mount Etna, Sicily - Italy 🇮🇹 is experiencing a very strong eruptive activity, which is beginning to affect air traffic as well.
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