Etna kept quiet for eight months: the latest series of eruptions took place in May 2016. Since January 23, the summit craters on Etna have been restless. Now, the volcano, which lies between the cities of Messina and Catania on the island of Sicily, can be seen spewing fountains of lava, which have reportedly exceeded several hundred meters in height. According to specialists, the eruption does not currently pose any risk to people.
Italy's Mount Etna Awakes After Eight Months of Sleep
14:00 GMT 28.02.2017 (Updated: 19:29 GMT 19.10.2022)
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Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of activity. However, 2016 was a really quiet year for Etna. Now, however, the volcano is back at it again: Etna began to erupt on February 27.
