Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning

No Comment Video. Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/08/2026 - 8:14 GMT+2 Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano. Mount Etna erupted on Monday, 17 August, sending plumes of smoke and ash into the sky over Sicily. Footage shows fresh eruptions and a whirlwind of dust forming near the volcano's slopes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The latest activity comes a day after a 29-year-old US tourist from Kansas died in a lightning strike while hiking on Etna. Italian firefighters said he was in an area closed to visitors because of recent volcanic activity. He was rescued by helicopter from an exposed area above the tree line on Sunday evening, but was later pronounced dead. Authorities have restricted access to large areas of the volcano. Etna's activity also forced the closure of Catania airport for most of last week. Officials say lightning has killed more people on Etna in recent decades than volcanic activity. Italy Volcano eruption Etna eruption Top stories Now playing Next Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning Now playing Next Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany Now playing Next Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival Now playing Next Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities Now playing Next 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Now playing Next Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Now playing Next US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate Now playing Next Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks Now playing Next Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall Now playing Next Pocket-sized sensors and mobile apps are changing how Londoners track air pollution Now playing Next Viennese woman takes city to court over toilet fees Now playing Next Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group's credibility ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus No Comment Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany' No Comment Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony No Comment World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner USA Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose' Earth News 'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling USA Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks Yemen Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns Europe News Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says Europe News Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty Culture news Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait World News At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Europe News EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says Culture news 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Israel Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan Culture news Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville actress, dies at 36 Sport 2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru USA South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown Culture news Thieves bypass security to steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT