What happened to a group of tourists and a BBC science correspondent 3 years ago when visiting Etna?

What happened to a group of tourists and a BBC science correspondent 3 years ago when visiting Etna?

A BBC team and a number of tourists have suffered minor injuries after being caught up in an incident on the erupting volcano Mount Etna in Sicily. Lava flow mixed with steam had caused a huge explosion, which pelted the group with boiling rocks and steam, she said. …

When did Etna last erupt 2017?

Eruption of Mount Etna, a new eruptive episode began March 15, 2017 from the Southeast Crater. After last eruption (27 February-1 March 2017) it was observed a weak explosive activity that with the passing day has gradually intensified.

Did Mount Etna erupt in 2020?

Europe’s most active volcano, Mt Etna, has been spewing out lava, gas and ash since February. Italy’s Mount Etna volcano erupted for the 50th time this year over the weekend and the European Sentinel 2 satellite captured the epic view from space.

Is Mount Etna active dormant or extinct?

Mount Etna is one of the world’s most active volcanoes and is in an almost constant state of activity.

What is Mount Etna’s current activity?

Etna’s current activity consists of continuous summit degassing, explosive Strombolian eruptions , and frequent basaltic lava flows . Ash clouds from the explosive eruptions are especially hazardous to aircraft, since ash that is pulled into a jet engine can melt, coat moving parts with a layer of glass, and cause the engine to shut down.

Is Mt Etna erupting?

A glowing river of lava gushes from the slopes of Mt Etna near Pedara, Sicily, early Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Credits: AP) The 3,330 metre high volcano on Sicily, can burst into action several times a year. The last major eruption was in 1992.

Where is Mount Etna?

Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and also one of the most frequently erupting volcanoes in the world. It is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy.