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They Said Mongibello Was Dormant—Now Etna’s Rage Shatters the Myth! For years, Mount Etna’s legendary dormancy fueled myths: that Sicily’s iconic volcano had settled into silence, fading quietly into geological memory. But in recent weeks, nature’s voice has exploded—Etna has roared back to life in full fury, proving the old narrative was nothing more than a comforting illusion. ### From Quiet Legends to Volcanic Fury: The Myth of Mongibello’s Dormancy Long before eruption, Mount Etna—Mongibello to locals—was not just a mountain, but a symbol of raw power. Still, scientific records and old tales repeatedly declared Etna dormant, resting peacefully after decades of minor activity. Yet, nature had a different story to tell.