Volcano 'Mount Etna'

Why in news?

Recently, a powerful eruption took place in Europe's highest and active volcano 'Mount Etna'.

Key points:

• Lava flow started from a crack near the Bocca Nuova crater, 3,050 meters above Mount Etna.
• Due to the eruption of the volcano, the aviation color code was changed from orange to red.
  • This means that flights over this area can be dangerous.
• The reasons for the eruption of the volcano are not yet known.
  • Scientists believe that it may have happened due to the internal activities of the volcano.

Mount Etna:

• It is an active volcano located on the eastern coast of the island of Sicily in Italy.
• It is considered to be Europe's highest and most active volcano.
  • Its height is about 3,357 meters (11,000 feet).
• Its height keeps changing due to constant volcanic activities.
• Mount Etna is also a popular tourist destination.
• Every year thousands of tourists come to see this volcano.
• Official name: Italian Republic
• Capital: Rome
• Language: Italian
• Area: 301,340 sq km
• Population: about 60 million
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Bordering countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and Vatican City and San Marino