Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It's the most active volcano in Europe. Its activity increased during 2025, including spectacular eruptions in February, April, and May this year, producing lava flows and ash clouds.

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 kilometers high” billowed into the air above them, Italian authorities said.

Mount Etna erupted on the Italian island of Sicily this morning, prompting a 'red alert' warning, with dramatic video showing tourists running down the mountain