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On the Italian island of Sicily, on the night of December 14, there was a powerful eruption of Mount Etna. The gigantic 100-meter long lava fountains could be seen from the nearest municipality of Catania.
Although they did not represent a danger to the population, a dense column of ash rose to a height of about 5 kilometers and rained on the streets and houses, making them “blackened”, writes Il Messaggero. Images of a spectacular natural phenomenon appeared on the web. (to see photos and videos, scroll to the bottom of the news).
It is noted that the authorities warned the inhabitants of cities near the volcano in advance that its eruption is not dangerous for them.
As you know, Etna is one of the highest active volcanoes (3350 meters) in Europe. Experts say that after the December 14 eruption, activity in the southeastern crater, from which there was a notable release of fine ash, decreased.
In Catania, that day, everything worked as usual, the phenomenon did not even affect the operational activities of the local Vincenzo Bellini international airport.
As OBOZREVATEL reported:
