Scientists in awe of Mt Etna s spectacular eruptions: What you need to know about Europe s most active volcano Updated Feb 24, 2021 | 16:38 IST
Etna has been only been studied since the turn of the 19th century but scientists figure it has been active since the end of the Neogene Period (2.6 million years ago). Mount Etna, Europe s most active volcano, spews ash and lava, as seen from Catania, southern Italy on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. | Photo Credit: AP
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Etna, which in Greek Aitne translates to I burn, is an active volcano that lies on the east coast of Sicily. As the highest active volcano in Europe, its topmost elevation is pegged at roughly 10,900 feet (3,320 metres)