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!”
Thousands of tourists flock to see Mount Etna eruption, blocking emergency services
The latest eruption of Mount Etna has drawn crowds of tourists to the region, which have congested streets and paths for rescue workers.
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.
Tourists flock to erupting volcano in Italy, blocking rescue workers
A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx of sightseers has become a safety risk, according to Salvo Cocina, head of Sicily’s regional Civil Protection agency.
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.
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Officials Alarmed as Tourists Walk Straight Toward Erupting Volcano Hoping for Awesome Selfies
As Mount Etna oozes lava, thousands of tourists are rushing towards the volcano's snow slopes, seeking thrills and glory.
‘Someone cooked a sausage on a lava rock’: Mount Etna’s growing problem with tourists
Despite restrictions being in place to keep visitors away from the eruption site, many are choosing to ignore the warnings ...
‘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 ...
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 on February 11. But despite bans, skiers have taken to the slopes. Ash, ...
‘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 makes the volcano's lava river really pop.
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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Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
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 of lava ...
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Video shows spectacular descent next to wall of fire
While Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, sends streams of lava down its snow-covered slopes, snowboarders venture into ...