Mount Etna's Unexpected Eruption: Tourists' Dramatic Escape Caught on Camera

Mount Etna's Surprise Eruption Sends Tourists Fleeing On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, erupted unexpectedly, sending a massive plume of ash and debris into the sky. Tourists who were hiking on the volcano at the time were forced to make a hasty retreat as the eruption intensified. Videos shared on social media captured the scene, showing people running for safety as the ash cloud billowed overhead. "It was terrifying," said one tourist in a video posted to Twitter. "We were just hiking and suddenly this massive cloud of ash erupted. We had to run as fast as we could." The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that a pyroclastic flow, a fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter, cascaded down the slopes of the volcano's southeast crater. While no injuries were reported, the eruption served as a stark reminder of Etna's power and the unpredictable nature of volcanic activity. Despite the danger, the quick response and safe evacuation of tourists highlight the importance of preparedness and effective emergency response systems near active volcanoes. The event also serves as a powerful visual reminder of the raw power of nature.

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