Mount Etna erupted early Monday, June 2, releasing gas, ash and lava from its southeastern crater. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that the eruption began just after midnight and was likely caused by a partial crater collapse. The activity involved intermittent Strombolian explosions, a type of volcanic burst fueled by trapped gas in the magma.
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Mount Etna eruption triggers lava flows and ash plumes; no public threat

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Mount Etna erupted, prompting flight delays and ashfall. Authorities report no injuries as lava remained within the summit containment zone.


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