Forceful Mount Etna eruption sends large ash plumes into sky over Sicily
A large section of the volcano's southeastern crater collapsed, sending plumes several kilometres into the air, triggering a red alert for flying.
A powerful eruption of Mount Etna sent huge ash plumes into the sky over Sicily on Monday, June 2.
A large section of the volcano's southeastern crater collapsed, sending plumes several kilometres into the air, triggering a red alert for flying.
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Videos shared on social media showed tourists on an expedition making a run for it as the eruption grew in the background.
Mount Etna is located on the southern Italian island of Sicily, and is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, frequently producing spectacular eruptions.
According to officials, there is no immediate danger and evacuation orders have not been issued.
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