Mount Etna has again captivated the world with a spectacular show. The volcano that towers over eastern Sicily spewing smoke and ash high into the air.

Mount Etna, whose stunning peak rises 11,014 feet tall and slopes toward the Ionian Sea, is a popular attraction for both hikers and tourists. Video footage obtained by CNN shows a tour group running downhill away from the explosion on June 2; Italian officials have confirmed that all hikers were evacuated safely.