Mount Etna Dazzles with Unprecedented Number of 'Smoke Rings'

Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna, has captivated onlookers with a unique display of volcanic vortex rings, a phenomenon not indicative of an imminent eruption.

Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, has been producing an extraordinary number of volcanic vortex rings, captivating locals and tourists.
The phenomenon, consisting of condensed gases and water vapor, is not a precursor to an imminent eruption, according to experts.
The recent formation of a near-perfectly circled mouth at one of Etna's craters has facilitated the unprecedented production of these rings.
Volcanologists explain that the rings form when gases escape in pulses through a circular vent, condensing in the cooler air to become visible.
The spectacle has led locals to nickname Mount Etna the 'Lady of the Rings', reflecting its prolific production of these unique formations.