Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Watch: Stunning Moment Lava Meets Snow In Mount Etna Eruption
Lava erupted from the Bocca Nuova crater on Monday, February 10, offering a spectacular spectacle against the snow-covered peak of Mount Etna. Videos of the eruption went viral as soon as viewers saw the rare and captivating image of molten lava meeting snow online.
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.
Authorities Warn Tourists to Keep Clear of Lava Flows on Mount Etna
The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.
VIDEO: Tourists warned of getting too close to lava erupting from Mount Etna
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Lava and smoke emerge from a snowy Mount Etna
Drone footage shows Europe's tallest volcano spewing smoke and lava on a snow-capped Mount Etna. Lava and ash emissions have increased in the last few days, primarily from the summit craters. Located on the Italian island of Sicily, Etna is also Europe's most active volcano, though its outbursts rarely cause significant damage.
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
Men Pull Lava From Mount Etna to Make Ashtray
An Italian photographer captured the fascinating moment a man pulled lava from Mount Etna, in Sicily, to make a traditional souvenir ashtray. Footage filmed by Giuseppe Tonzuso shows a man pulling a small hunk of lava from the volcano with a stick and another man using a metal tool to form a cavity in the molten rock as it cools.
Experts warn of hazards as Mount Etna eruption draws surge of visitors
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People advised to stay away from Etna's lava flow
Tourists are being urged to keep their distance from lava flows on Mount Etna. Europe's most active volcano is attracting huge amounts of visitors after its latest eruption.
Italy volcano eruption attracts thrill-seeking tourists and alarms authorities
Italy's Mount Etna has been erupting, ejecting tons of lava and volcanic gasses over Sicily and even leading to earthquakes. The event has been attracting thrill-seeking tourists and prompting authorities to issue safety warnings.
Italy: Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily—Authorities on High Alert!
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is once again commanding attention as its first eruption of 2025 surges into an extraordinary natural spectacle. Since February 8, the Italian giant has been spewing lava and ash from the Bocca Nuova crater,
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 ...
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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 ...
Incredible photos show moment Mount Etna erupts spewing mountains of ash and lava into air
Europe’s tallest volcano, Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, began erupting on Tuesday in an impressive lava flow emerging ...