When was it published?

March 3, 1947 in The Nome Nugget

Foreign News March 3, 1947

The Nome Nugget

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Mount Etna Eruption, Sicily Volcano, Lava Flow, Passo Pisciaro, Natural Disaster

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Mount Etna in Sicily has been erupting uninterrupted for a week, belching steam and molten lava from increasing craters on its north slope, attracting sightseers to threatened Passo Pisciaro. Lava flow is slowing for the second time.

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CATANIA, Sicily (AP)—Mount Etna still belched steam and molten lava today from a constantly increasing number of craters near the top of its rotted north slope, creating a lurid display which drew a crowd of sightseers to threatened Passo Pisciaro. Activity of the 10,000-foot volcano had been uninterrupted since flashes of flame first were seen shooting from it a week ago today. For the second time since the present eruption started the rolling lava seemed today to be slowing to a halt on all fronts.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Mount Etna Eruption Sicily Volcano Lava Flow Passo Pisciaro Natural Disaster

Where did it happen?

Mount Etna, Sicily

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Mount Etna, Sicily

Event Date

A Week Ago Today

Outcome

lava seemed today to be slowing to a halt on all fronts

Event Details

Mount Etna still belched steam and molten lava today from a constantly increasing number of craters near the top of its rotted north slope, creating a lurid display which drew a crowd of sightseers to threatened Passo Pisciaro. Activity of the 10,000-foot volcano had been uninterrupted since flashes of flame first were seen shooting from it a week ago today. For the second time since the present eruption started the rolling lava seemed today to be slowing to a halt on all fronts.