Mt. Etna erupts in Italy, throws up ash 10 km into sky; See Pics

Italy’s Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, spewed smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Monday (February 21). The eruption halted flight services at Cataniain airport for several hours due to this strong volcanic activity.

Italy’s Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, spewed smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Monday (February 21). Credit: Reuters Photo

The eruption halted flight services for several hours due to this strong volcanic activity from Mount Etna. Credit: AP/PTI Photo

However, it is common for Catania's airport to halt its services, as Etna repeatedly spews smoke, ash and lava. Credit: Reuters Photo

The ash cloud rose 10 kilometres into the air above a curator on the southeast of the volcano, the INGV National Institute for Geophysics and Vulcanology said on Twitter. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ash covered roads, balconies and roofs of towns nearby, Italy's civil protection agency said. Credit: Reuters Photos

INGV said it had recorded a gradual rise in volcanic-seismic tremor – induced by escaping gases – which could be a sign that Etna is heading towards another spectacular burst of fiery lava fountaining, known as paroxysmal activity. Credit: Reuters Photo

Since February, the 3,300-metre-tall mountain has erupted 17 times, according to reports. Credit: Reuters Photo

Europe's highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna, erupts and spews ashes. Credit: Reuters Photo

A volcanic eruption from Mount Etna in Italy. Credit: Reuters Photo