Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna
An eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has sent bright orange lava down the slopes, captured by drone and ground footage.
Drone footage shows glowing lava rivers on Etna's slopes
Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, began erupting on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Sicily. A rupture on the volcano at about 3,000 meters above sea level unleashed a bright orange lava flow that cascaded down the mountainside. Spectacular images were captured by both drone and ground observers.
The footage reveals a long lava stream pouring from a fissure high on the mountain. One man is seen walking close to the molten rock, highlighting the immense scale of the eruption against the vast volcanic landscape. Mount Etna attracts thousands of visitors each year, and this latest activity has once again transformed a part of the volcano into a glowing river of molten rock.
According to reports, the eruption began on Friday from a fissure approximately 3,000 meters above sea level. The exact duration and potential hazards to nearby areas have not been detailed, but historically, Etna's eruptions rarely pose direct threats to inhabited areas, instead drawing tourists and researchers.
