The active volcano is currently putting on a spectacular display of spurting lava and ash clouds - here's how to see it safely

Thousands of tourists have travelled to Mount Etna to see the Sicilian volcano erupt, with local authorities warning that “careless behaviour” is blocking rescue routes. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily's snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption.

Drone footage shows Europe's tallest volcano spewing smoke and lava on a snow-capped Mount Etna. Lava and ash emissions have increased in the last few days, primarily from the summit craters. Located on the Italian island of Sicily, Etna is also Europe's most active volcano, though its outbursts rarely cause significant damage.

Skiing on an erupting volcano certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it wasn’t enough to deter a team of professional skiers recently, who glided where lava meets snow on the flank of Mount Etna.

Thousands of tourists have rushed to witness Mount Etna’s latest eruption, creating dangerous conditions and obstructing rescue efforts.