Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, erupted on Monday, sending a large plume of ash and gas several kilometers into the sky. The eruption, described as more explosive than a typical Strombolian eruption, involved a pyroclastic flow and lava flows in three directions. No injuries or significant damage were reported, and flight disruptions were minimal. The eruption ended Monday evening, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. While Etna's activity is relatively normal, the incident highlights the importance of volcanic monitoring and prediction, which relies on tracking seismic activity, ground deformation, and gas emissions.

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