Fresh volcanic activity began on January 1, with lava flowing from a high-altitude fissure and moving safely through a natural basin, creating dramatic scenes but posing no threat to nearby communities so far

Mount Etna on the island of Sicily in Italy erupted today, according to international media reports. Tourists started leaving the area in a hurry as black clouds could be seen billowing up from the summit of the volcano. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Toulouse (VAAC) issued a brief warning for aviation due to the eruption. […]