Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists swarming Mount Etna

Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Italy’s Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy's warning to 'wild' tourists swarming Mount Etna after latest eruption
Thousands of ‘danger tourists’ have travelled to the slopes of Mount Etna in Italy to witness explosive lava flows and breathtaking ash clouds after its latest eruption. Sicily’s iconic volcano, which is the tallest and most active in Europe,
Tourists flock to erupting volcano in Italy, blocking rescue workers
A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx of sightseers has become a safety risk, according to Salvo Cocina, head of Sicily’s regional Civil Protection agency.
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Ill-prepared hikers swarm Italy's Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
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See Mount Etna's latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano
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Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
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