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Time of India
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mount Etna eruption: Watch viral videos capturing moment of panic as tourists try to escape falling ash from volcano
Italy's Mount Etna erupted violently on Monday, sending ash, gas, and rocks high into the sky while lava flowed down its slopes. Tourists near the summit were seen running for safety as loud explosions echoed up to 50 km away, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory. The eruption, which began overnight, is said to be the most powerful since 2014. Tourists escape unhurt as panic spreads Viral videos on Twitter showed tourists running downhill in panic as the volcano spewed ash and rock fragments into the air. In several clips, thick clouds of dark ash were seen rapidly spreading across the sky while frightened visitors tried to flee. Some were heard shouting as the sound of explosions rumbled in the background. A local tour company confirmed that about 40 visitors were near the southeast crater at the time of the eruption. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo — RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) 'Mt Etna erupting during our tour – all safe but it was scary!' wrote one tourist on X (formerly Twitter), posting footage of the eruption in real time. No injuries or casualties have been reported. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Eruption caused partial crater collapse The eruption has been classified as a pyroclastic event. Reports said a part of the northern flank of the southeast crater collapsed, releasing fast-moving gases, volcanic ash, and rock fragments down the slopes. Authorities said the lava remained within natural containment areas, and no evacuations were needed. — EdgeE50124 (@EdgeE50124) Authorities respond, airports affected Sicily's regional president, Renato Schifani, said emergency plans were in place. 'There is no immediate threat to residents, and emergency protocols remain in place,' he said. — BritFirst (@BritFirst) The Sicilian Civil Protection Agency issued a Volcanic Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA), asking aircraft to avoid the affected zone. Airports in Catania and Palermo continued operations, though some flights were delayed or diverted for safety. Volcano remains under observation Mount Etna, located on Sicily's eastern coast, is one of the world's most studied volcanoes and Europe's most active stratovolcano. It draws over 1.5 million tourists every year. Experts said the volcano had shown increased seismic activity and gas emissions in recent weeks. Volcanologists continue to monitor it for further signs of activity. Authorities have advised tourists not to hike near the summit until further notice.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Indian Express
Tourists evacuate as Mount Etna erupts in Italy, sending ash and lava into the sky
A strong volcanic eruption at Mount Etna in Sicily led to tourists quickly leaving the area on Monday, after ash, rocks, and hot gas rose several kilometres into the sky, according to Italian authorities. Videos on social media showed crowds of tourists walking quickly downhill after the eruption began. One local tour operator told CNN that they had 40 people on the mountain at the time. Mt Etna erupting during our tour- all safe but it was scary! #sicily #etna — Jamie Boone (@JamieBoone) June 2, 2025 Mount Etna, located on the Italian island of Sicily, is a well-known tourist site. About 1.5 million people visit it each year, many of them hiking close to the top. Although Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory told CNN that this was the most intense eruption since 2014. The eruption started overnight and continued into Monday. The observatory said that small amounts of lava and fire were visible, and the explosions were getting stronger. People in nearby towns, including Catania and Taormina, which are 40 to 50 km away, reported hearing loud blasts. In a statement shared by CNN, the observatory explained that part of the volcano's southeast crater had collapsed. This has caused lava to flow down the slopes something that has happened in recent eruptions as well. Around 1 pm local time, the volcano began to release hot lava more actively. The observatory described the event as a 'pyroclastic eruption', which means it included a mix of hot gas, volcanic ash, small pieces of lava, and rocks. These materials can travel quickly down the mountain, making them dangerous. The Civil Protection Agency in Sicily issued a warning to aircraft called a Volcanic Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) — asking flights to avoid the area. Airports in Catania and Palermo are still open, but some flights from Catania have been redirected to Palermo. Wind direction has so far kept ash away from the airports. Authorities are monitoring the situation as volcanic tremors continue.
7NEWS
02-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Huge eruption on Italy's Mt Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano
A massive eruption at Mt Etna forced tourists to flee the volcano on Monday after a plume of high temperature gases, ash and rock 'several kilometres high' billowed into the air above them, Italian authorities said. Footage posted on social media shows long lines of people hurrying downhill away from the explosion while the owner of one tour company told CNN they had 40 people on the volcano when it erupted. The volcano on the Italian island of Sicily is a popular tourist destination visited by 1.5 million people a year, many of whom trek almost all the way to its summit. Although Mt Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes, there hasn't been an eruption of this magnitude since 2014, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory. Explosions are still increasing in intensity and the mountain is spewing out a very small amount of lava and fire, the observatory added. This eruption, which began overnight, produced explosions heard as far away as Taormina and Catania, which are about 50km and 40km away, respectively, according to several witnesses who posted footage on social media. The observatory said that the preliminary observations show a 'partial collapse' of the northern flank of the volcano's southeast crater, which has produced spectacular lava flows during recent eruptions in the last few months. The Sicilian Civil Protection agency issued a Volcanic Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA), which means all flight travel must avoid the area. The airports in Catania and Palermo remain open as, currently, the wind is not blowing ash in the direction of the airport. However, some flights from Catania have been diverted to Palermo, according to Flight Radar Data. Around 1pm local time (9pm AEST), the volcano started spewing hot lava, which is more in line with previous eruptions, an observatory spokesman said. The observatory defined the volcanic activity as a pyroclastic eruption, resulting in a 'significant increase in volcanic tremor and the formation of an eruptive column containing a lethal mixture of high-temperature gases, lava grains, volcanic ash, and rock fragments of various sizes that rapidly descends down the slopes of the volcano.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Italy's Mt. Etna erupts, sending huge plume of ash and rock into air
A massive eruption occurred at Mt. Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, producing a plume of high temperature gases, ash and rock 'several kilometers high,' authorities said on Monday. The eruption, which began overnight, produced explosions heard as far away as Taormina and Catania, which are about 50 kilometers and 40 kilometers (31 miles and 25 miles) away, respectively, according to several witnesses who posted footage on social media. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory said that the preliminary observations show a 'partial collapse' of the northern flank of the volcano's southeast crater, which has produced spectacular lava flows during recent eruptions in the last few months. The Sicilian Civil Protection agency issued a Volcanic Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA), which means all flight travel must avoid the area. The airports in Catania and Palermo remain open as, currently, the wind is not blowing ash in the direction of the airport. However, some flights from Catania have been diverted to Palermo, according to Flight Radar Data. Around 1 p.m. local time (7 a.m. ET), the volcano started spewing hot lava, which is more in line with previous eruptions, an observatory spokesman said. The observatory defined the volcanic activity as a pyroclastic eruption, resulting in a 'significant increase in volcanic tremor and the formation of an eruptive column containing a lethal mixture of high-temperature gases, lava grains, volcanic ash, and rock fragments of various sizes that rapidly descends down the slopes of the volcano.' This is a developing story.
