Mount Etna has erupted in Sicily, spewing a huge column of gas and ash into the sky above the Italian island.Footage shared on social media showed people running for their lives down the mountainside of Europe’s largest and most active volcano,

Italy's Mount Etna on the island of Sicily erupted Monday, spewing ash and hot lava that sent tourists fleeing from the 10,925-foot mountain, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes.

Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano, erupted Monday, sending ash and rock into the air. We show you where.