Italy's Mount Etna erupted today, June 2, in Sicily, sending a massive plume of ash high into the sky and forcing tourists to flee for safety. Videos from the scene show dark clouds of ash billowing as visitors hurriedly evacuate the area. Reportedly, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reported strong, nearly continuous strombolian explosions since early morning. Notably, Mount Etna is Europe's highest active volcano. Volcano Erupts in Japan: Mount Sakurajima Erupts Again, Sends Ash Plumes Soaring Into Sky Over Kyushu (Watch Video).

Mount Etna Erupts, Tourists Flee

Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Over Sicily

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