
”Grotte di Stiffe”, L’ Aquila
For the enthusiast of speleology and spelunking, the numerous and particular caves in Abruzzo region offer moments of real fun and excitement, due to the geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone.
One of the famous lava flow is the “Shetani (Meaning Devil in Swahili) Lava Flow which is 8 km/4.9 mi long with a width of 1.6 m and 5 m depth (5.2- 16.4 ft) and home to the Shetani Cave. Exploring the cave is not an easy task as the black soil consists of uneven chunks of black magma. The cave has offers two large openings with an ancient tree in between.
Although the exit can be seen, it is not accessible due to its narrowness. To explore this cave, one would need a torch and caution needs to be taken into account with regards to the razor-sharp rocks at the foot of the cave. Hyenas have been known to inhibit the cave!!!