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Viral Videos Show Tourists Running as Mount Etna Erupts
Mount Etna erupted on Monday, sending plumes of smoke and ash into the sky and sending tourists running. Watch here.
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Mount Etna Erupts, Sending Tourists Fleeing
Mount Etna's Eruption Sends Tourists Running: No Injuries Reported MILO, ITALY – A sudden eruption of Mount Etna on June 2, 2025, sent a tour group scrambling for safety as a massive ash cloud billowed from the volcano's crater. The event, captured on video, shows tourists running away from a rapidly approaching ash plume. Despite the dramatic visuals, Italian authorities reported no injuries or significant damage. "We were hiking when we saw the ash cloud coming towards us," said one tourist, Jamie Boone, whose footage of the event went viral. "It was a bit scary, but everyone got out safely." Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, experiences eruptions several times a year. While this eruption was visually striking, it was relatively minor, causing only temporary disruptions to nearby areas. The quick response of the tour guides and the tourists' safe evacuation highlight the preparedness measures in place for such events. The incident serves as a reminder of the volcano's power and the importance of safety precautions in active volcanic regions.
