At the plate boundary where the African and Eurasian plates meet, the highest peak in Italy south of the Alps lies, with a current height of 10,925 feet (3,330 meters). This elevation may vary due ...

Mount Etna's eruption and a nearby quake reignite questions on volcano-earthquake links, climate impact, and tectonic stress.

Discover Mount Etna's fiery history, recent eruptions, and key facts. Learn about Europe's tallest volcano, its geological significance, and its impact on Sicilian culture and landscape.

Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy [37.75358362, 14.99436372] ... The volcano's unusually high level of activity is due to its position on the boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, ...

Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna on Sicily, is erupting again, sending tourists running away from a huge plume of ash and smoke in the air and lava flowing down its slope.

More: Watch: Skiers glide by flowing lava as Mount Etna erupts Countries with the most active volcanoes. Because of their proximity to tectonic plate borders in the Ring of Fire, more than a dozen ...

Smoke rises from the crater of the Etna volcano as it erupts, on Mount Etna near Catania, Italy, on Monday. A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth from Europe's highest active volcano.

Italy's Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, started erupting Monday -- sending scores of panicked tourists running for safety. Primary Menu Sections US News ...

Smoke billows from Mount Etna volcano, Italy, June 2, 2025. Giuseppe Distefano/AP Two American tourists are speaking out after escaping the eruption of Mount Etna in Italy.