- Europe's most active volcano, Mt. Etna has been steadily erupting since last week, belching smoke, ash, and fountains of red-hot lava.
- Mount Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, has been largely dormant for the past two years. Authorities have reported no danger to the nearby towns and there has been no disruption to air traffic. Its last major eruption was in 1992.
- Due to its history of recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations.In June 2013, it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.