Mount Etna Erupts: Tourists Flee as 5,000-Meter Ash Plume Rises

Mount Etna's Eruption Sends Tourists Fleeing: A 5,000-Meter Ash Plume Rises Over Sicily. A dramatic eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, sent a massive column of ash and smoke 5,000 meters into the sky on June 2nd, 2025. Tourists who were hiking on the volcano at the time were seen running away from the eruption. One tourist, speaking to local media, described the scene as "unbelievable." "Everyone was in panic, everyone was descending", said another eyewitness. Despite the impressive and frightening display, Italian authorities have confirmed that the situation is under control. The eruption serves as a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of respecting volcanic areas.