Watch the video above: Italy’s Mount Etna erupts in stunning display.
TORONTO – Italy’s Mount Etna volcano put on a spectacular show this week as brilliant orange and red lava spewed into the air giving onlookers an incredible show.
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Etna, located on the island of Sicily, is the country’s most active volcano. However, it rarely poses a danger to nearby residents.
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The increased activity began on May 13 and strengthened before weakening somewhat on Friday.
However, the eruption has affected some flights over mainland Italy in Catania.
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There are records dating back 2,000 years chronicling the volcano’s nearly continuous activity.
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