Lava erupted from the Bocca Nuova crater on Monday, February 10, offering a spectacular spectacle against the snow-covered peak of Mount Etna. Videos of the eruption went viral as soon as viewers saw the rare and captivating image of molten lava meeting snow online.

Mountain police in Italy have urged tourists not to get too close to Mount Etna's lava flows, as people flock to the area following the volcano's latest eruption. Restrictions in force require people to stay a minimum distance 500 metres from the lava flow and to visit only if accompanied by guides.

A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”

A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites

Tourists are being urged to keep their distance from lava flows on Mount Etna. Europe's most active volcano is attracting huge amounts of visitors after its latest eruption.

The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.

Tourists are risking their lives climbing Mount Etna at night to witness its eruption. Despite warnings from rescuers, many are unprepared and susceptible to getting lost due to sudden fog. Rescuers emphasize the danger posed by unpredictable weather and projectile lava rocks.