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The continuing volcanic eruption of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily could be sighted on Tuesday. The 10,922 foot high mountain has been spewing lava since Monday. Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano and lies between the cities of Messina and Catania. The current eruption originates at the south-eastern crater and is visible from the east coast of Sicily. The last time Etna erupted was in May 2016 and, according to experts, the current eruption does not threaten nearby settlements.
After having been dormant for eight months Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily came back to life, as could been seen in timelapse footage recorded on Tuesday. Smoke was rising from the mouth of the volcano and several small strombolian explosions occurred. This is common behaviour for Mount Etna, according to volcanologist Boris Behncke at the Etnean Observatory of the INGV. Etna is Europe’s largest volcano, and among the most active on earth. It has four craters on its summit, where volcanic activity can take place continuously for several years or even decades.
Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano, burst back to life on Thursday, spewing huge columns of fire into the sky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Ash covers the streets of the town of Milo at the foot of Mount Etna, which is continuing to spew smoke, ash and lapilli. IMAGES
Italian mountain guide Pietro Larosa describes the beauty and drama of Mount Etna in Sicily, Europe's most active volcano which burst back into life on Wednesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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