It has bone forbidden sprayday to approach within 50 meters of the lava from the Etna Volcano in Sicily. The Mayor of an Italian Village decided this after “Inappropriate Behavior” From Tourists.
In recent days, Videos Have Emerged of Tourists Standing with Their Backs to the Lava on An Edge and Taking Selfies. Mayor Antonio Bonanno of the Village of Biancavilla Believes That They Are Being Arresponsible and That They Are Not Taking the Dangers Into Account.
The Volcano in Sicily Has Been Rumbling Since the Beginning of August. Last weekend, a lava flow formed on the southern Slope, at Almost 3,000 meters Altitude. The Lava Has Now Reached Just Below 2,300 meters.
It is not forbidden to visit ethna, Bonanno Emphasizes. Excursions Are Still Ongeing, But People Must Keep A distance of 50 meters from the lava. On Highher Parts of the Volcano, You can only come under the Guidance of a guide, He says, but that has always the case.
Bonanno also points out the importance of Wearing the Right Clothing, Including A Helmet, and Other Safety Measures That People Must Take. “Admiring is Allowed, but challenging is not. Everyone must feel response,” he writes.
Etna is an active volcano that erupts almost every year. Just when that happens, The Mountain is usularly still open to visitors.