On an explosiveness scale from Hawaii to Vesuvius, the latest from Mount Etna was relatively mild.
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For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.
Gravity, not magma, is forcing Etna to move, increasing the chances of collapse.
The clock is ticking.
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Reader in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry University
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