Spectacular and Rare Eruption of Mount Etna Sparks Tourist Escape

TL;DR
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted spectacularly, sending ash and gas high into the sky, but officials assured there was no danger to residents, and the eruption was confined to the summit area, with no disruptions to flights or safety.
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- An Eruption at Mount Etna Sends Hikers Scrambling for Cover The New York Times
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