Mount Etna erupts yet again, incredible footage emerges of snow-capped mountain spewing ash and lava into sky

Mount Etna, which is Europe's most active volcano, is spewing lava yet again due to the explosive eruption of lava from the Bocca Nuova crater, that has cut the side of the volcano into two.

Mount Etna volcano spews lava and ash

While the volcano keeps spewing, snowfall was also seen happening around the snow-capped mountain which is now also throwing up lava and ash into the sky, according to the BBC News report. The mountain even spewed smoke rings into the sky above, which was also a phenomenal sighting.



The sky above the active volcano in Mount Etna has been marked extremely unsafe for flight travel, with the Aviation Color Code being raised from Orange to Red, according to a News AZ report. Meanwhile, the active volcano phenomenon is being closely observed by geologists and researchers through thermal surveillance cameras as well as satellite imagery.

Italian authorities claim situation under control

According to BBC, the spewing of ash and lava from the active volcano rampantly increased on Monday evening, especially from the summit craters, but Italian authorities are of the opinion that there is no cause for alarm as of now as the situation is being monitored minutely and things are under control.

FAQs:

Is Mount Etna based in Italy?
Mount Etna is situated on the island of Sicily, which is based in Italy, Europe.

Is Mout Etna an active volcano?
Yes, Mount Etna is an active volcano, and having the most frequent eruptions among other volcano sites in Europe.