Mount Etna spews bright orange lava as Europe’s most active volcano erupts again

WorldEnvironment
1 Jul 2026 • 7:24 PM MYT
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Mount Etna spews bright orange lava as Europe’s most active volcano erupts again

  • Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, recently erupted, sending bright orange lava flowing down its slopes.
  • The eruption occurred on Friday, 26 June, at an altitude of 3,000 metres.
  • Dramatic drone and ground footage captured spectacular cascades of magma and molten rock.
  • By Monday, 29 June, the lava had descended to an altitude of 2,700 metres.
  • While Mount Etna on Sicily, Italy, experiences frequent eruptions, these events are typically not disruptive or a threat to local people.

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