mount etna
It was the largest eruption in more than 30 years.
Mount Etna in Sicily has roared back into spectacular volcanic action, sending up plumes of ash and spewing lava. Two new fractures opened at the base of the southeastern crater and they were emitting lava flows from an altitude of approximately 3,330 metres. The volcano is also a popular destination for hikers on the Mediterranean island.
The quake struck in the early hours of Wednesday amid an ongoing eruption from the volcano.
'Reminder of how dangerous and unpredictable volcanoes can be.'
People were hit by 'lava and boiling rocks'.