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Mount Etna eruption draws surge of tourists, alarming guides

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Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, has been erupting for days, spewing ash and lava. This spectacle has attracted a surge of tourists, with local guides reporting a threefold increase in requests for nighttime hikes. The eruption has caused disruptions, including the closure of Catania airport, a major hub for visitors to Sicily. AI

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Mount Etna eruption draws surge of tourists, alarming guides

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Tourists rush to Mount Etna as it erupts, alarming Italian guides

    Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano – to the worry of local guides. The tallest active volcano in Europe, Etna has been spewing ash and lava for days, forcing the closure of the nearby C…

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