Mount Etna tours have resumed following a recent eruption that occurred on June 2, marking the largest activity in four years. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries or danger to the surrounding population. Experts affirm that such eruptions are a normal part of life on Sicily and are predominantly effusive, creating harmless lava flows and ashfall. Visits to the volcano remain safe, with local officials ensuring that safety measures are in place to facilitate tourism even during volcanic activity.
As every Sicilian knows, since the dawn of time, Mount Etna does erupt few times a year, resulting mainly in ashfall.
Eruptions characterized by lava flows, which are harmless, are frequent and occur at regular periods, and also represent a remarkable attraction.
There is no major impact on day-to-day life in the surrounding cities, but when explosive activity happens there could be inconvenience due to ash accumulation.
Monday's eruption lasted several hours and produced lava fountains, bursts of gas, and ash clouds visible across much of eastern Sicily.
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