Tourists Flee Mt Etna as Volcano Erupts in Sicily

Video shows massive ash cloud as Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts

Italy's Mount Etna erupted Monday. While the ash plume reached more than 21,000 feet in the air, authorities said the lava stayed contained inside the summit area, and there was no danger to the local population.

Mount Etna: Five facts about Europe's most active volcano

On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, but also supporting flora and fauna.

Tourists run for cover as Italy’s Mount Etna erupts in fiery show of smoke and ash

Italy’s Mount Etna Volcano erupted, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometres into the air. Italy’s INGV said the spectacle on Europe’s most active volcano was caused when part of the south-east crater collapsed. The level of alert due to the volcanic activity was raised at the Catania airport

Tourists Flee Mount Etna as Volcano Erupts

Videos shared online show hikers scrambling to descend the mountain as clouds of smoke and ash filled the air.

Massive ash cloud erupts from Sicily's Mount Etna in fiery volcanic show

Sicily's Mount Etna put on a fiery show on Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometres into the air. Although the eruption sent some tourists scrambling, officials said the activity posed no danger to the population.

Tourists flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts in Sicily

Tourists were forced to flee Mt Etna as the volcano erupted, sending a giant plume of ash more than 6500m high. Video footage showed tour groups rushing away...