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Mount Etna is like no other volcano on Earth, representing 'a new type of volcanism,' new research reveals

Mount Etna's strange lava has long perplexed scientists, but new research reveals that the volcano formed in a bizarre way — making it unlike any other known volcano on Earth.

LiveScience

Mount Etna tour guides protest new restrictions on visiting Europe’s most active volcano

Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.

Euronews

Tour guides at Europe’s most active volcano strike as anger erupts over new rules

The latest restrictions were adopted after Mount Etna started a round of eruptions on Christmas Eve

The Independent UK

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Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes

Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.

Euronews

Earthquake data could hold the key to predicting Mount Etna’s next eruption, study finds

New research shows earthquake patterns can help forecast Mount Etna eruptions

Euronews

Scientists discover new way to predict next Mount Etna eruption

Researchers analyzed changes over time in the ratio of small earthquakes to bigger ones beneath Mount Etna and found a strong correlation with the volcano's activity over the past 20 years.

LiveScience

'I expect to see some pretty spicy times' – inaugural Everesting World Championships to take place on Mount Etna this weekend

Event organiser expects pro cyclists to enter 8,848m challenge next year

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I Played Golf On An Active Volcano. Here's How You Can Too...

Dan Parker headed to Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa in Sicily for a golfing experience like no other in the foothills of an erupting Mount Etna.

Golf Monthly

Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth

Volcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt air traffic.

The Conversation

Fact check: Tourist videos of Mount Etna eruption are real, not AI-generated

Online confusion has spread following Mount Etna's eruption on 2 June. Some users have called into question real footage of the incident, while others have shared old images of the volcano in action.

Euronews

'River of fire' flows from Mount Etna during 'crazy' explosive outburst — Earth from space

A recent satellite image captured a glowing river of lava flowing down the flank of Europe's largest active volcano as it spectacularly blew its top and unleashed a towering plume of ash, smoke and toxic gases into the skies over Sicily.

LiveScience

Mount Etna's terrifying eruption from orbit | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2025

A satellite from the European Space Agency captured huge plumes of ash and smoke from Europe's largest volcano.

Space

What's Behind Mount Etna's Latest Eruption? Scientists Weigh In

Mount Etna erupted on June 2, 2025. Scientists explain the causes, crater collapse, and future eruption risks. Read the full report on Italy's iconic volcano.

International Business Times UK

Hikers ignored warnings before Mount Etna’s latest eruption, Sicilian officials say

Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide.

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The Independent UK

Tourists ignored warning signs before Mount Etna eruptions

The volcano, which is Europe’s most active, is popular among hikers and backpackers

LiveScience

Mount Etna eruption in images: See Europe's largest active volcano blow from different angles

The latest Mount Etna eruption triggered an avalanche of volcanic material and sent ash miles into the air. Spectacular photos and videos capture the eruption of Europe's largest active volcano.

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Watch the massive eruption on Mount Etna that sent hikers and tourists fleeing from plumes of ash, smoke and gas

Hundreds of people were forced to run to safety after Sicily's ancient active volcano erupted this week

The Independent UK

What made Mount Etna’s latest eruption so rare?

Mount Etna has again captivated the world with a spectacular show

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The Independent UK

Volcanologist reveals exactly what happened at Mount Etna

Mount Etna eruptions are commonly described as ‘Strombolian eruptions’ – though that may not apply to this event

International Business Times UK

How Social Media Turned Mount Etna's Eruption into a Viral Adventure — and Why It Matters

As Mount Etna erupted, dramatic footage flooded social media, turning a natural disaster into a viral moment with global impact and ethical concerns.

The Conversation

What’s a ‘Strombolian eruption’? A volcanologist explains what happened at Mount Etna

On Monday morning local time, a huge cloud of ash, hot gas and rock fragments began spewing from Italy’s Mount Etna.

Euronews

Massive plume of ash and volcanic material billows above Mount Etna as it erupts again

Italy's Mount Etna has erupted again after parts of its southeastern crater collapsed sending plumes of smoke and ash several kilometres above Europe's largest active volcano.

The Independent UK

‘Mount Etna is erupting, look!’ Tourists flee as volcano spews ash and lava

Video showed dozens running down the mountain but officials said it posed no widespread danger

LiveScience

WATCH Mount Etna erupt: Europe's largest volcano blows as tourists scramble to safety

Italy's Mount Etna has erupted in spectacular fashion, sending ash, gas, and other volcanic material high into the sky above Sicily. Watch footage of the eruption.

The Independent UK

What to know about travelling to Sicily after the eruption of Mount Etna

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