After reports of mysterious mass animal deaths around the
planet, photos of a fierce volcanic eruption might confirm that
the end of the world is nigh. Thankfully, these magnificent
pictures of Mount Etna’s latest eruption are merely a chance to
revel in the awesome power of nature rather than a reason to
start stocking up on canned goods. The 3,329-metre (10,922-feet)
volcano erupted for around an hour yesterday evening, lighting
up the Sicilian sky and providing amazing scenery for the
village of Milo, just 12 kilometres away. Scroll down for video
Fire in the hole: Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian
island of Sicily yesterday evening Etna is Europe’s tallest and
most active volcano and has seen increased activity in recent
months yet its seismic might poses no immediate threat to the
nearby towns and cities. According to the Italian Institute of
Geophysics and Volcanology, a slight increase in Etna’s volcanic
tremors had been recorded on Tuesday, reaching its peak at 7am
local time yesterday. Th