Watch nighttime eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna volcano

Watch the video above: Italy’s Mount Etna erupts in stunning display.

TORONTO – Italy’s Mount Etna volcano put on a spectacular show this week as brilliant orange and red lava spewed into the air giving onlookers an incredible show.

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Etna, located on the island of Sicily, is the country’s most active volcano. However, it rarely poses a danger to nearby residents.

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The increased activity began on May 13 and strengthened before weakening somewhat on Friday.

However, the eruption has affected some flights over mainland Italy in Catania.

There are records dating back 2,000 years chronicling the volcano’s nearly continuous activity.

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