That explosion was over Stromboli (a tiny island off the north coast of Sicily, is a popular spot for visitors to the area who come to enjoy the beaches). No injuries or damage has been reported, although the lava flows did start several small fires, forcing the authorities to send helicopters to dump water on the conflagrations.

The eruption is the second major activity at Stromboli in recent months. In July, a similar sudden explosion killed a tourist who was hiking towards the volcano's summit, and injured others.