Italy, Mount Etna

Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists skiing on erupting Mount Etna volcano
Thousands of ‘danger tourists’ have travelled to the slopes of Mount Etna in Italy to witness explosive lava flows and breathtaking ash clouds after its latest eruption. Sicily’s iconic volcano, which is the tallest and most active in Europe,
Night-time excursions on Italy's Etna volcano spark safety concerns
Tourists climbing Sicily's Mount Etna volcano at night in sneakers and light clothing to get a close-up view of an ongoing eruption may be risking their lives, rescuers warned on Friday.
Italy volcano eruption attracts thrill-seeking tourists and alarms authorities
Italy's Mount Etna has been erupting, ejecting tons of lava and volcanic gasses over Sicily and even leading to earthquakes. The event has been attracting thrill-seeking tourists and prompting authorities to issue safety warnings.
Tourists flock to erupting volcano in Italy, blocking rescue workers
A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx of sightseers has become a safety risk, according to Salvo Cocina, head of Sicily’s regional Civil Protection agency.
‘River Of Fire’ On Mount Etna Glows In Volcano View From Space
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite snapped a stunning top-down view of an "unusually spectacular" Mount Etna eruption. Infrared data makes the volcano's lava river really pop.
Watch: Skiers glide by flowing lava as Mount Etna erupts
Mount Etna tour guide Dario Teri told Storyful that Etna is one of the few volcanoes where people can ski "near a lava field."
Highly Active Volcano Erupting in Italy: Latest Update on Mount Etna's Status
Mount Etna in Italy, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has been erupting for several days and has drawn tourists from around the globe. The surge of thousands of tourists, however, has created significant safety concerns,
Italy: Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily—Authorities on High Alert!
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is once again commanding attention as its first eruption of 2025 surges into an extraordinary natural spectacle. Since February 8, the Italian giant has been spewing lava and ash from the Bocca Nuova crater,
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Italy’s Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at ...
Mt. Etna Spewing Lava Over The Snow-Capped Volcano Is A Sight To Behold (Video)
Sicily's Mt. Etna is once again erupting and spewing volcano high into the sky in a spectacular display. It wasn't all that ...
Volcano Eruptions 2025: How Many Have There Been So Far?
The Kilauea volcano has been erupting on and off since December 2024. In February 2025, lava started shooting up into the air ...
The beautiful European city that's 'the most dangerous place in the world'
Home to around 80,000 people, the region has seen a surge in earthquakes, including a 4.4-magnitude quake in 2023, the ...
‘Someone cooked a sausage on a lava rock’: Mount Etna’s growing problem with tourists
Despite restrictions being in place to keep visitors away from the eruption site, many are choosing to ignore the warnings ...
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Authorities warn of safety risks as Etna eruption attracts thousands of tourists, Google pays €326 million to settle tax ...
Italy tourism 'ban' ignored as travellers flaunt rules during massive eruption
Tourists have been putting themselves in extreme danger after taking measures to view the scenes from a volcanic eruption up ...
Can Italy's Stromboli Island survive?
One of the world's most active volcanoes is erupting on the Italian island of Stromboli. But now it is also facing heavy ...