Italy, Mount Etna

Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists swarming Mount Etna after latest eruption
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,
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.
Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava
Mountain police in Italy have urged tourists not to get too close to Mount Etna's lava flows, as people flock to the area following the volcano's latest eruption. Restrictions in force require people to stay a minimum distance 500 metres from the lava flow and to visit only if accompanied by guides.
Snowboarding Next to Lava: Italy's Mt. Etna Erupts
Crowds have come to watch Mt. Etna, Italy erupt, including snowsports enthusiasts.
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,
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 ...
‘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 ...
Mount Etna spews molten hot lava as skiers take to its slopes
A SNOWY ski slope turns into a fiery peak as hot lava spews from an erupting volcano. Mount Etna in Sicily started erupting ...
‘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.
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Ill-prepared hikers swarm Italy's Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing for an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow of lava ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow ...
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 ...