Mount Etna's Largest Eruption in Over A Decade

On June 2, 2025, Mount Etna erupted with a fury not witnessed in over a decade, unleashing a towering ash column and a searing pyroclastic flow that tore down its eastern slopes. This wasn’t just another paroxysm from Europe’s most active volcano—it was a full-scale display of Earth’s raw geologic power. As molten rock and volcanic gases surged skyward, the mountain reminded Sicily and the world why it has been both feared and revered for millennia. But beneath the spectacle lies a story of deep tectonic forces, ancient names, and a volcano that never sleeps.