One of the most active volcanoes in the world has begun to erupt again, producing spectacular shows of red hot magma and plumes of smoke and ash rising high into the sky.
Though authorities say nearby settlements are not at risk from the volcano, the situation is being monitored closely.
Here are some of the most striking images from the latest eruption.
1. Catania
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, spews ash and lava, as seen from Catania, southern Italy, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. (Davide Anastasi/LaPresse via AP) Photo: Davide Anastasi
2. Ash and lava
Etna has roared back into spectacular volcanic action, sending up plumes of ash and spewing lava. (Davide Anastasi/LaPresse via AP) Photo: Davide Anastasi
3. Smoke billows
The mountain came alive around 4 pm local time on Tuesday, according to the Italian Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. (AP Photo/Salvatore Allegra) Photo: Salvatore Allegra
4. Spectacular explosion
Local residents are said to be unconcerned by the latest eruption, since Etna is one of the most active volcanos on earth. (Davide Anastasi/LaPresse via AP) Photo: Davide Anastasi