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Second volcano erupts in Italy - spewing ash and lava into sky
euronews (in English)
Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.
Sicily is the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is one of the five Italian autonomous regions and is officially referred to as Regione Siciliana. The island has 4.8 million inhabitants. Its capital city is Palermo. It is named after the Sicels, who inhabited the eastern part of the island during the Iron Age. Sicily has a rich and unique culture in arts, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture.
Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.