Even in the absence of an eruption, there are signs of activity at the summit of Mount Etna.
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After a 4 month respite, Sicily’s massive volcano is again showing signs of life.
Ash and gas presage a paroxysm (small eruption) at Italy’s Mount Etna
The record of historical volcanism of Mt. Etna is one of the longest in the world, dating back to 1500 BC.
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Italy’s Mt. Etna unleashed a spasm of volcanic activity on April 10, 2011. Ash, lava, and gas were all released from the episode which lasted through the course of the day.