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Mount Etna in southern Italy has burst into life, spitting molten lava high into the sky, though cloud cover ruined the view for those brave enough to venture up the flanks of Europe's highest volcano. The volcano previously erupted in December and sparked minor earthquakes that caused extensive damage to buildings in the vicinity. The National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) said there was "lively spattering" as fire and hot ash spewed high into the sky in an eruption and had slowed slightly but still posed a risk to climbers. (AP Photo)
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Etna is a popular tourist destination and its eruptions, especially when seen at night, are spectacular to watch. (Reuters Photo)
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Privitera says this new active phase could be over quickly or it could go on for months. (Reuters Photo)
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The lava came from two eruptive fissures on the northeastern and south-southeastern sides of the New Southeast Crater. (Reuters Photo)
The latest lava show was not expected to pose any problems for nearby residential areas or for flights at the closest airport at Catania. (Reuters Photo) 
Members of the Guardia di Finanza alpine rescue look on as Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, erupts in Sicily. (Reuters Photo)
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