'Danger tourists' ski on erupting volcano after Italy issues warning
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,
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.
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
Thousands Flock to View Italy's Mount Etna Erupting
Officials warned tourists visiting Italy’s Mount Etna volcano to come prepared with guides and avoid blocking roads as thousands flocked to view the eruption in mid-February. In a statement to Facebook,
Snowboarding Next to Lava: Italy's Mt. Etna Erupts
"I've seen many things in my 40 years of life but riding side by side of a flowing river of lava was one of the most special, impressive and breathtaking experiences I've ever lived." Mt. Etna is Europe's largest and most active volcano.
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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See Mount Etna's latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano
A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 ...
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Mt. Etna’s Volcanic Activity Grounds Flights Across Southern Italy
Mt. Etna eruption disrupts flights across southern Italy as volcanic ash grounds planes at Catania Airport. Travelers face cancellations and delays.
‘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 ...