Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists swarming Mount Etna

Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists skiing on erupting Mount Etna volcano
Thousands of ‘danger tourists’ have travelled to the slopes of Mount Etna in Italy to witness explosive lava flows and breathtaking ash clouds after its latest eruption. Sicily’s iconic volcano, which is the tallest and most active in Europe,
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
Tourists Cook Sausage, Brew Coffee Near Erupting Mount Etna, Inviting Backlash
Restrictions require tourists to stay at least 500 meters away from the lava flow but images and videos show people routinely flouting the rules.
Night-time excursions on Italy's Etna volcano spark safety concerns
Tourists climbing Sicily's Mount Etna volcano at night in sneakers and light clothing to get a close-up view of an ongoing eruption may be risking their lives, rescuers warned on Friday.
Authorities Warn Tourists to Keep Clear of Lava Flows on Mount Etna
The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Italy’s Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy volcano eruption attracts thrill-seeking tourists and alarms authorities
Italy's Mount Etna has been erupting, ejecting tons of lava and volcanic gasses over Sicily and even leading to earthquakes. The event has been attracting thrill-seeking tourists and prompting authorities to issue safety warnings.
Mount Etna spews molten hot lava as skiers take to its slopes
A SNOWY ski slope turns into a fiery peak as hot lava spews from an erupting volcano. Mount Etna in Sicily started erupting ...
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow ...
‘River Of Fire’ On Mount Etna Glows In Volcano View From Space
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite snapped a stunning top-down view of an "unusually spectacular" Mount Etna eruption. Infrared data ...
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'Dangerous Situation' at Mount Etna National Park in Sicily After Thousands of Tourists Arrive to View Eruption, Blocking Rescue Personnel
Thrill-seeking tourists are showing total disregard for safety guidelines, which has authorities and officials beyond ...
Hikers flocking to see eruption of Mount Etna cause chaos, blocking emergency services and putting themselves in danger
The active volcano is currently putting on a spectacular display of spurting lava and ash clouds - here's how to see it ...
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See Mount Etna's latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano
A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 ...
‘It rumbles like a giant tiger in a cage’: Experts on climbing Mount Etna during an eruption
Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely. View on euronews ...