New crack on the slope of Etna, from which lava pours out

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Mount Etna continues to erupt on the island of Sicily, Italy. On the slope of the volcano, at an altitude of 1982 meters (6502 feet), a new crack in the slope formed. The lava flow from the new fissure mixes with the main flow just down the slope. The overall intensity and speed of flows remains at a fairly low level. On the volcanic plateau, the lava slows down significantly, cools down, and the process of its crystallization takes place. Recall that Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. The channel presents such weather events and natural disasters as: