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Mount Etna Erupts Again, Producing Towering Ash Cloud and Lava Flow

Mount Etna's latest eruption on Monday sent ash and smoke high into the sky, but officials assured no danger to residents.


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Mount Etna erupted on Monday, sending a massive ash cloud several kilometers high and producing lava flows after part of the southeast crater collapsed. This marked the 14th eruptive phase in recent months, with tremors felt in nearby towns. Despite raising the alert level at Catania airport, flights continued without disruption. Officials confirmed that lava flows remained within a natural containment area, posing no threat to residents. The summit area was closed to tourists as a precaution. Dramatic footage of the eruption circulated on social media, showcasing the volcano's ongoing geological activity.

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The articles describe Mount Etna's eruption as a dramatic yet safe event for locals and tourists.

They emphasize the beauty and awe of the volcanic activity while ensuring public safety is prioritized.

The tone varies from informative to serious, reflecting both fascination and concern about the eruption's impact.

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Photos: Italy’s Mount Etna puts on spectacular display as it erupts
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·14d·
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"…Dramatic footage and images of the eruption quickly went viral on social media, as tremors from the event were widely felt in the towns and villages on Mount Etna’s flanks, according to Italian media reports."

Tourists flee as Italy’s Mount Etna erupts
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·15d·
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"…Tour groups were seen fleeing down the mountain as Europe’s most active volcano sent a huge column of rock and ash into the air."

Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts, sending huge plume of ash and rock into air
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"…The eruption, which began overnight, produced explosions heard as far away as Taormina and Catania, which are about 50 kilometers and 40 kilometers (31 miles and 25 miles) away, respectively, according to several witnesses who posted footage on social media."

Spectacular eruption on Mount Etna sends up 5,000-meter column of smoke
El PaisEl Pais·15d·
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"…Despite the spectacular images, which quickly circulated on social media as there were many tourists on the slopes of the volcano at the time, the eruption is not currently affecting flights at Catania Airport."

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high
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"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."

Mount Etna erupts with huge plume of ash; tourists seek safety
USA TODAYUSA TODAY·15d·
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"…A volcanic eruption in Italy left people scurrying for cover from what officials are saying is a pyroclastic flow."

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high
Associated PressAssociated Press·15d·
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"…The level of alert due to the volcanic activity was raised at the Catania airport, but no immediate interruptions were reported."

Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from Italian volcano
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"…Disruption appears to be minimal, with flights departing and arriving as usual at the island's airports."

Watch: Sicily’s Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high
Boston HeraldBoston Herald·15d·
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"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."

Sicily's Mount Etna Erupts with Columns of Smoke and Ash
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"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."

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