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‘Catastrophic collapse’ of Mount Etna could trigger tsunami, scientists warn

Europe’s biggest active Volcano is slipping into the ocean, and it’s feared the recent discovery could trigger a tsunami...

Scientists are concerned the slow movements that have been measured on Mount Etna's southeastern flank could escalate and result in part of it collapsing into the water...

Such an event would put neighbouring communities in Sicily at risk as debris enters the surrounding ocean, possibly causing devastating waves...

However, researchers monitoring the site say all they can do for now is “keep an eye” on the active volcano as there is no way of telling whether this acceleration will come within years or centuries...

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More in the link provided including a video of Etna erupting...

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