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Mount Etna and Bronte, Italy

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Last Updated: Jun 13, 2025

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'River of fire' flows from Mount Etna during 'crazy' explosive outburst — Earth from space • June 11, 2025, 12:36 AM ET (Live Science)

What made Mount Etna's latest eruption so rare • June 4, 2025, 3:36 AM ET (AP)

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with columns of smoke and ash • June 2, 2025, 9:34 PM ET (AP)

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Mount Etna and Bronte, Italy

Regional map showing the location of Mount Etna on Sicily.

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