Visible from great distances, it is the highest active volcano not only in Europe but on the entire Eurasian plate, standing at 3,403 meters (11,161 feet) above sea level. At its base, it spans over ...

For an idyllic destination in Sicily, head to this friendly small village on the western end of the island for rolling hills, ...

Some volcanoes never erupt, but still pose a threat. The post Why Some Volcanoes Never Erupt, But Still Pose a Threat ...

Located on the island's east coast, Mount Etna is perhaps Sicily's best-known geological feature encompassing nearly 48,000 acres within Etna National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ...

Sicily's Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe, erupted on Sunday night, with the spectacle caught on camera. Italian authorities said that the volcano had entered a "pre-alert" phase ...

Mount Etna in Sicily is making "pretty rings" in ... according to the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History’s Global Volcanism Program. Salvatore Cavalli/SOPA Images ...

Italy's Mount Etna is erupting again, sending hot lava down its slopes and illuminating the night sky. Located on the Italian island of Sicily, Etna is Europe’s most active volcano, though its ...

Italy's Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli volcanoes erupted in recent days, spewing smoke and ash into the air. These volcanoes are two of the most active in the world — but they are not the only ...

Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow of lava inspiring high-altitude selfies and other reckless behaviour.