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The Pic of the Day: Volcano erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption early Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Mount Etna in Sicily has roared back into spectacular volcanic action, sending up plumes of ash and spewing lava. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) says that the volcano, which initially “re-awoke” in late July, sprang into fuller action Thursday […]

Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption early Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Mount Etna in Sicily has roared back into spectacular volcanic action, sending up plumes of ash and spewing lava. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) says that the volcano, which initially “re-awoke” in late July, sprang into fuller action Thursday evening by shooting up chunks of flaming lava as high as 150 meters (500 feet) almost constantly.

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AP Photo/Salvatore Allegra

See footage of the eruption below:

https://youtu.be/q80jcWyLL0g

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