An eruption of scalding lava, gases, and ash caught tourists off guard while hiking on Italy’s Mount Etna on Monday, June 2.

Located on the island's east coast, Mount Etna is perhaps Sicily's best-known geological feature encompassing nearly 48,000 acres within Etna National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ...

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