Sicily, Italy – In a spectacular display of raw power, Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active and majestic volcanoes, has erupted for the fifth time this summer, spewing forth a towering column of ash and lava that has disrupted flights and mesmerized onlookers.
As the sun rose over the Italian island of Sicily on Sunday, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that Mount Etna’s latest eruption had begun, with a massive ash cloud bursting into the sky and rising over 32,000 feet above the surrounding landscape.
The volcano’s fierce roar echoed through the air as molten lava flows continued to pour out of the Bocca Nuova and Voragine craters, casting a golden glow over the darkened ash clouds.
Flights at nearby Catania International Airport were temporarily grounded, with officials warning of possible further delays as the eruption continues to unfold.
Standing tall at over 11,000 feet, Mount Etna is a behemoth of nature, its snow-capped peak a striking contrast to the fiery inferno that burns beneath. With a recorded history of eruptions dating back to 425 B.C., this ancient volcano is a testament to the awe-inspiring forces that shape our planet.
