Etna volcano erupts in fiery show of lava in eastern Sicily

Mount Etna has erupted in a fiery show of lava in eastern Sicily. The volcano's most current eruptions, which can last days and even weeks, began on Monday evening. The giant orange fountains of lava, spewing toward the sky, could be seen in the city of...

Etna volcano erupts in fiery show of lava in eastern Sicily

Mount Etna has erupted in a fiery show of lava in eastern Sicily.

The volcano's most current eruptions, which can last days and even weeks, began on Monday evening. The giant orange fountains of lava, spewing toward the sky, could be seen in the city of Catania and the resort town of Taormina.

Though volcanic ash clouds can trigger flight disruptions, the nearby Catania airport was operating typically Tuesday.

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