Etna: the roof of Europe is on fire Increase of shaking was reported in volcano Etna (Italy) since Wednesday October the 3rd. This is not a sign of close eruption, according to Italian seismologists. Etna has experienced nine eruptive events this year. In January, a full-blown eruption of the volcano belched out a plume of smoke that caused a temporary closure of Catania Airport. Last year, eighteen eruptions were recorded by Scientists of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. More about: Etna eruption, Fire, Italy, Natural catastrophe, Volcanoes