Mount Etna Eruption Sends Tourists Scrambling
An enormous eruption at Mount Etna, Sicily, sent a towering plume of gas, ash, and rock several kilometers into the sky, prompting panic among tourists on a guided tour. Eyewitnesses described a sudden, powerful boom, while some tourists filmed the dramatic event despite the chaos. The Sicilian Civil Protection Agency is coordinating with tour operators to ensure the safety of those affected, as Mount Etna remains a popular destination, attracting 1.5 million visitors annually, with its last significant eruption occurring in 2014.
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