Footage shows Italy's Mount Etna erupting
The eruption has not affected operations at nearby Catania airport. The city mayor told local media that the situation was under control and it was a recurring phenomenon
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The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Shock moment tourists flee as TORNADO smashes into Italian beach sending parasols flying into the air
THIS is the shocking moment a tornado barrelled into a packed Italian beach - sending parasols hurtling into the sky as panicked tourists ran for their lives. Wild footage captured the terrifying twister tearing across the shore in Maccarese, north of Rome. 3 3 Dozens of stunned sunseekers were seen sprinting across the sand as the swirling column of wind ripped umbrellas out of the ground and flung them into the air like darts. Terrified locals and tourists clutched their bags and beach gear to their chests while desperately fleeing the chaos on Sunday. Sand and parasols swirled high above their heads, creating a dizzying vortex over the beachfront as the tornado carved through the scene. Incredibly, some beachgoers refused to budge — staying glued to their loungers even as the winds whipped towels and belongings across the sand. At least one woman suffered minor injuries, according to local reports, and required medical attention after the whirlwind struck. But the drama was far from over. Around 1pm that same day, another violent weather spectacle was caught on camera off Italy's east coast. A pair of towering waterspouts spun out of a thunderstorm near the Delta del Po, stunning locals and halting boat tours. Watch moment towering waterspout tornado slams into beach sending bathers fleeing running and hurling tables & chairs One tour boat operator paused his excursion to capture the rare double phenomenon which saw the twin columns "dance" across the sea. The Emilia-Romagna Meteo Facebook page later shared the eerie footage, showing the watery spires forming, folding, and merging during the storm. Waterspouts — tornado-like funnels that form over water — aren't unheard of in Europe, with around 500 recorded each year. But locals were warned this week to brace for more. A moderate wind warning was issued by Italy's Meteorological Service on Monday, cautioning residents of "moderate intensity weather phenomena" in the north. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are also forecast to hammer the Marche and Umbria regions through late Monday morning. Last year, a towering waterspout tornado crashed into a packed-out beach on Italy's Adriatic coast. Holidaymakers in Salento were sent into a frenzy as the massive waterspout hurtled toward the San Cataldo, Torre Specchia, and San Foca marinas. Videos showed the menacing spout churning out of dark clouds and charging at the beach, tossing deckchairs, tables and even jet skis into the air. Panic erupted as families bolted from the shoreline. One clip showed beachgoers fleeing up a flight of steps just before the spout slams into the sand, leaving a trail of wreckage behind. Bins, umbrellas, and sunbeds were scattered across the beach like toys. What is a waterspout? A WATERSPOUT is a whirlwind of air and water mist, according to the National Ocean Service. They act in the same way as land tornadoes with them causing paths of destruction and throwing around items. They can form during severe thunderstorms with high winds, strong hail and dangerous lightning. They can reach up to 330ft in diameter and can last for up to an hour, according to experts at National Geographic. A waterspout was even blamed on the Bayesian superyacht tragedy last month. A "Black Swan" sea twister off Sicily caused the yacht to capsize, say reports. Frightening footage emerged of a separate waterspout lashing the Italian coast on the same day the Bayesian sank. A beach in the Basilicata region also showed a twister tear by the sands. Blue skies ominously fade to darkness as it approaches, before holidaymakers run for their lives.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment tourists flee as TORNADO hits Italian beach, sending parasols spinning through the air and injuring at least one person - as gigantic waterspouts also strike coast
Shocking video footage captured the moment tourists were forced to flee an Italian beach after a tornado hit, while giant waterspouts formed on the coast. On Sunday, the twister was filmed causing chaos on a stretch of beach in Maccarese, on the coast of north Rome. Dozens of sunseekers in bathing suits were seen running from the strong whirlwind as it ripped up umbrellas that had been planted in the sand and sent them flying above the beachfront. Tourists and locals clutched their personal belongings to their chest as they dashed across the beach to seek safety but the tornado continued to rip through the crowded area. Parasols and sand were seen swirling up into the air over the heads of the beachgoers who attempted to hurriedly flee the scene. But a handful of brave holidaymakers stayed seated on their deckchairs and watched on as huge gusts of wind blew away their towels. According to local reports, one woman suffered minor injuries that required medical attention following the tornado incident. In a separate clip, filmed at around 1pm on Sunday, giant waterspouts were seen being formed off Italy's Delta del Po, on the country's east coast. A local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the spectacle. Shared on the Emilia-Romagna Meteo Facebook page, the video showed the 'dance' of the two waterspouts. The two pillars of water and air lasted for several dozen minutes and merged during a violent storm. Local media reported they formed, folded, and dissolved several times during the spell. Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes that occur over water. Around 500 occur in Europe every year, according to data from the European severe weather database. A moderate wind warning was issued by the Italian Meteorological Service on Monday morning. It claimed that 'moderate intensity weather phenomena is expected in the Northern sector'. The service has recommended those in the area to keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and expect some minor disruption to outdoor activities. Intense rain and thunderstorms are also expected to sweep the Marche and Umbria regions until late Monday morning. It comes as extreme weather has been wreaking havoc across Europe, pushing emergency services to their limits as wildfires, heatwaves, and storms sweep across the continent. Blazes have erupted in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, while tornadoes have struck tourist hotspots in parts of Spain and Switzerland. Thousands of firefighters have been battling a dozen wildfires raging in northern Portugal and central Spain, in the largest wave of blazes in the Iberian Peninsula so far this year following weeks of summer heat. In Majorca, dramatic footage taken last weekend showed a tornado striking a beach, sending sand and towels hurtling into the sky as tourists ran for cover. Meanwhile, in the Alps, a sudden plunge in temperature caused snowfall last week in Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie. And, in Switzerland on Tuesday, a fisherman captured a video of a spectacular waterspout spiralling high into the clouds over Lake Constance. It comes after raging wildfires engulfed Turkey outside the country's fourth-largest city - forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Flames ripped through the forested mountains surrounding Bursa city in northwest Turkey overnight on July 26, shining a threatening red glow on the night sky. It marks the latest city to be hit by deadly blazes this summer - as destinations in Greece and Cyprus have also fallen victim to aggressive wildfires amid unseasonably high temperatures. The governor's office in Bursa said more than 1,760 people were safely evacuated from villages to the northeast as more than 1,100 firefighters battled the flames.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
A volcano in Russia has erupted for the first time in more than 500 years. Scientists say it could be linked to last week's 8.8 magnitude earthquake which caused tsunami warnings in places like Japan and Hawaii. The Krasheninnikov Volcano is found in the Kamchatka peninsula - the epicentre of the earthquake. A plume of ash was thrown six kilometres (3.7 miles) into the air overnight. Russia's emergency ministry said there was no threat to areas where people live. Last week's earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded and experts have warned that aftershocks are possible for the next several weeks. The Krasheninnikov Volcano lives on Russia's Eastern Volcanic Belt which is home to around 300 volcanoes and according to Nasa's Earth Observatory, 29 of them are still active. Researchers say lava flowed from the south-western side of the volcano for 2.7 kilometres (1.7 miles).It's thought the last time lava spewed from this volcano was around 1463.
