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Lava flows from the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupting in Spain's Canary islands. IMAGES
Mount Etna continued to erupt on Tuesday, and the volcano seeped lava onto its slopes. The 10,922 ft high mountain has spewed red-hot, molten lava numerous times in the month of March and Ruptly captured spectacular footage of firy rock moving oozing from the volcano. Volcanoes form when burning lava deep below the earth's surface is pushed upwards by gases, tectonic plates, and other natural forces. Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano and lies between the cities of Messina and Catania. Although the lava is surely a unique and magnificent site, it is extremely dangerous. The molten rock and metal reaches temperatures of between 1,300 and 2,200 Fahrenheit. Gases escaping from the lava flow can cause bubbles to form and burst, sending molten rock shooting out in different directions. Although active volcanoes are major tourist attractions, they are best appreciated from a wide distance. Ten people were reportedly injured last week when magma flowed into snow causing a violent explosion which sent stones and rocks flying across slopes according to emergency services. Tourists have been warned to remain vigilant if near the volcano.
Popocatepetl, a volcano southeast of the Mexican capital considered one of the most dangerous in the world, spews more gas and ash into the sky as authorities maintain their warning level at one step below red alert. IMAGES
Lava continues to spew out of a volcanic fissure in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, around 40 kilometres from the capital Reykjavik, a week after the beginning of the eruption. IMAGES
Tazacorte (Spain), Oct 7 (EFE) .- (Camera: Miguel Caalero) .- The lava delta or fajana created by the fall of lava on the ocean waters continues its growth in a north-south direction and already occupies a surface of about 38 hectares.FOOTAGE OF THE DELTA IN TAZACORTE, SPAIN
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).