Eruptions at Mount Etna, a volcano in
Sicily, on the night of 16–17 November 2013. This active
stratovolcano is the largest of the three
active volcanoes in Italy, covering an area of 1,190 km2 (459 sq mi) and reaching a height of 3,329 m (10,922 ft). One of the world's most active volcanoes, its fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture. Due to its recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a
Decade Volcano by the United Nations.Video: Boris Behncke
Eruptions at Mount Etna, a volcano in
Sicily, on the night of 16–17 November 2013. This active
stratovolcano is the largest of the three
active volcanoes in Italy, covering an area of 1,190 km2 (459 sq mi) and reaching a height of 3,329 m (10,922 ft). One of the world's most active volcanoes, its fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture. Due to its recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a
Decade Volcano by the United Nations.Video: Boris Behncke