Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily, Italy is an active stratovolcano of height 3323 meter erupted second time in a month. It is the largest active volcano in Europe and one the world’s most frequently erupting volcano. There are two central craters called BOCCA and NUOVA and VORAGINE. Strombolian eruptions, which produce ash, tephra and lava fountains are fairly common in these craters. The eruption that took place today at mount Etna was from south eastern crater. Due to extreme smoke, stones and ashes that a raining down from Etna has created a great difficulty for flights in Europe, therefore international airport is closed down.
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Tuesday afternoon (local time). The eruption one of the world’s most active volcanoes has sent smoke, stones and ashes high in the air. There have been no reported casualties so far but authorities are keeping a close watch on the developments.
Mount Etna’s latest eruption
Mount Etna, on of the world’s most active volcanoes erupted on Tuesday belching smoke and ashes.
No threat to villages as of now
Italian authorities have said that there was no threat to surrounding villages.
No threat to villages as of now
Italian authorities have said that there was no threat to surrounding villages.
Eruption from southeastern crater
The eruption has taken place from Mount Etna southeastern crater. It is being estimated that the eruption began late Tuesday afternoon.
