Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano, erupts four times in six days
Lava-fountain eruptions have been lighting up Sicily's skies this week. 26 May 2021
The highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, has erupted for the fourth time in six days.Â
The latest eruption in the southeast crater marks the 25th lava-fountaining episode this year.
According to NASA's Earth Observatory, "[Mount Etna]Â has been characterised by paroxysms: short, violent bursts of activity."Â
"Each event has included volcanic tremors, ash emissions, and lava flows centred around the New Southeast Crater, just below the summit."
Mount Etna is positioned at the southern boundary of the Eurasian tectonic plate where the African tectonic plate slides beneath it.Â