Dramatic Escape: Tourists Flee as Mount Etna Erupts

Mount Etna Eruption Forces Tourists to Evacuate On June 3, 2025, Mount Etna in Italy erupted, sending a massive plume of smoke and ash into the air. Tourists who were hiking on the volcano at the time were forced to evacuate. "It was terrifying," said one tourist. "We were just walking along, and then suddenly, we heard this huge roar, and the ground started to shake. We saw this massive cloud of smoke coming towards us, and we knew we had to get out of there." The eruption lasted for several minutes, and the resulting ash cloud could be seen for miles around. No injuries were reported, but the eruption did cause some damage to property. The eruption of Mount Etna serves as a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of heeding safety warnings. It is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as the tourists were able to evacuate safely despite the danger.