Photos: Mt Etna Spews Lava: Spectacular Flames Illuminate Midnight Sky [PHOTOS]

By Geetha Pillai | Feb 10, 2012 03:38 AM EDT

Mt Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano has erupted but the people of neighbouring Naples are carrying on as usual.

A spectacular display of flames, molten lava and plumes of smoke and ash have created spectacular views for Napolitans day and night.

Authorities closed Catania airport as a precaution to avoid any danger to flights due to the three-mile-high ash clouds.

Take a look at the fiery Mount Etna:

Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily February 9, 2012. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Source: Reuters
Mount Etna

Mount Etna spews lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily.

Source: Reuters
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