Tremors from the eruption were widely felt in the towns and villages on Mount Etna's flanks, Italian media reported.

Mount Etna, the tallest and most active volcano in Europe, erupted earlier today, sending plumes of smoke into the air.

In short, an eruption is a life-threatening spectacle.But while volcanoes may be dangerous, they are increasingly also tourist attractions, offering travellers an incomparable experience of ...