Italy's Etna Mount Volcano Erupts

On Monday, Italy's famous Mount Etna volcano erupted, releasing huge amounts of volcanic ash into the sky over the Italian island of Sicily.

Therefore, tourists started to flee the island after the activity of the volcano.

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy confirmed that the latest eruption caused a fast and dense pyroclastic flow, likely due to a partial collapse at the northern edge of the volcano's southeastern crater.

MOUNT Etna has dramatically erupted, sending holidaymakers fleeing for their lives as smoke billowed from the mountain.

The highest active volcano in Europe began to erupt this morning in tourist hotspot Sicily, pic.twitter.com/J5OIvGvo9K

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The institute briefly issued a red aviation alert, which was later downgraded to orange, as volcanic activity continues to be monitored.

An official statement explained that the activity intensified during the night and peaked in the morning, noting that the “Strombolian” type explosions became “high in intensity and nearly continuous.”

Light volcanic ashfall was also recorded around Mount Etna, with no reported injuries or significant material damage so far.

Authorities continue to closely monitor the lava and ash flows, issuing warnings to residents and visitors to follow safety instructions and avoid approaching hazardous areas.