Mystery Ash Clouds and Fiery Spectacle: What’s Happening Inside Italy’s Erupting Volcano?

Some days, you wake up and wonder—is the universe bored, or just has a really twisted sense of humor? Mount Etna, Sicily’s drama queen of a volcano, decided it was time for a show, spewing ash high enough to ruin the world’s best espresso and reminding everyone that Italy can’t even enjoy a siesta without getting a faceful of lava . Am I the only one who thinks the Earth is just trolling us at this point? Maybe it’s just jealous of Eataly—or maybe Mt. Fuji is watching this unfold thinking, “Hold my sake.” Sometimes, disaster is just a matter of geography, luck, and an ancient mountain with a flair for the theatrical . So… what do you think: act of nature, divine roast, or just the Sicilian version of fireworks? Either way, you’re gonna wanna see everyone’s hot takes on this one—literally. LEARN MORE

Mount Etna, the volcano on the Italian island of Sicily, erupted, spewing hot ash miles into the air and releasing lava in a pyroclastic flow.  What do you think?

“God must be punishing them for being Italian.”

Aaron Cato, Ceramics Expert

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“I’m sure the spewing ash and lava is just as good at Eataly.”

Gonzalo Viera, Ice Molder

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“Makes you wonder when Mt. Fuji will finally get off its ass and do something cool.”

Trina LeCompte, Girdle Technician