• Lava spewed from a crater of the giant Etna volcano in the southern Italy island of Sicily on July 30, 2011 in Catania. The lava flown into a valley overnight and did not represent a danger to inhabited areas. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3,295 metres (10,810 feet) which last eruption was in May. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO *** Local Caption *** 534294-01-08.jpg
    Lava spewed from a crater of the giant Etna volcano in the southern Italy island of Sicily on July 30, 2011 in Catania. The lava flown into a valley overnight and did not represent a danger to inhabited areas. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3,295 metres (10,810 feet) which last eruption was in May. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO *** Local Caption *** 534294-01-08.jpg
  • The lava flowed into a valley overnight and did not present an immediate danger to inhabited areas. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO
    The lava flowed into a valley overnight and did not present an immediate danger to inhabited areas. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO
  • Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3,295 metres (10,810 feet) and last erupted in May 2011. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO
    Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3,295 metres (10,810 feet) and last erupted in May 2011. AFP PHOTO / MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO
  • A view of the Etna volcano erupting, near Catania, Italy, during the night from 30 to 31 July 2011. EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
    A view of the Etna volcano erupting, near Catania, Italy, during the night from 30 to 31 July 2011. EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
  • The volcano spewed lava with lava fountains reaching an altitude of about 200 to 250 meters. The Catania airport was reported to have suffered disruption caused by hot gas, ash and debris. EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
    The volcano spewed lava with lava fountains reaching an altitude of about 200 to 250 meters. The Catania airport was reported to have suffered disruption caused by hot gas, ash and debris. EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
  • July 30, 2011: Lava flows during an eruption of Mt. Etna volcano AP Photo/Carmelo Imbesi
    July 30, 2011: Lava flows during an eruption of Mt. Etna volcano AP Photo/Carmelo Imbesi

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