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Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky

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Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows

Tourists have returned to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik.

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Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon

A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.

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Iceland volcano: Tourists evacuated after ninth eruption since 2023

Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution.

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Flights to and from Bali cancelled as volcano erupts in Indonesia

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Monday.

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Watch: Indonesia volcano eruption sends ash 10km into sky

A powerful eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia on Tuesday sent ash clouds soaring over 10 kilometres into the air, forcing evacuations and flight disruptions.

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Mount Etna’s latest eruption sparks tourism concerns

Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide.

Nature

See magical new deep-sea photos of coral gardens and thermal vents

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Earthquakes in Naples: Is it safe to travel to southern Italy?

Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues.

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Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts

The 3,763-metre volcano southwest of Guatemala City is one of the most active in South America.

Experiences

‘Pure adrenaline’: How it feels to hike Mount Etna during an eruption

Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely.

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Experts warn of risks as Mount Etna attracts more visitors

Authorities urge tourists to keep a safe distance from Mount Etna’s lava flows after its latest eruption, warning of sudden explosions, toxic gases, and unstable terrain.

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Spectacular eruption of Mount Etna, flights diverted in Catania

Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution.

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Erupting Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular show in Hawaii

The Kilauea volcano spewed lava 100 metres into the air on Tuesday, putting on a spectacular show on the Island of Hawaii, also referred to as the Big Island, while thankfully not posing a threat to residential areas.

Destinations

Swim, hike and feast on Chris Nolan’s dreamy island filming locations

Christopher Nolan will film scenes for The Odyssey on the Sicilian island where Homer’s Greek hero Odysseus came ashore.

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Hundreds of tourists flee Santorini after powerful earthquake

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity.

Destinations

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again. Is it safe to travel?

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

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Volcano in southwestern Iceland erupts for seventh time in a year

The volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula Lying had been dormant for around 800 years before the geological systems suddenly sprang back into life in 2021.

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Iceland volcano eruption: Travel advice and Blue Lagoon update

A new 3-km fissure has opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula and lava has reached the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.

Food and Drink

The Blood of Volcanoes: Wine and Beer in France's Auvergne region

A land of volcanoes sits on a tectonic rift that could have cleaved France in half millennia ago. But does the conviviality of wine and beer help to foster cohesion?

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No Comment: Volcano eruptions ground planes in Bali

After a deadly eruption on 4 November, the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in Indonesia began spewing thick columns of ash into the sky.