Video Shows Mount Etna's Latest, Explosive Eruption

Ten people were injured after Mount Etna erupted explosively Thursday.

The injured included a BBC film crew and a number of tourists. Rebecca Morelle, a global science reporter for the BBC, tweeted about the ordeal.

"Many injured—some head injuries, burns, cuts and bruises. Volcanologist said most dangerous incident experience in his 30 year career," she said in one tweet.

"Running down a mountain pelted by rocks, dodging burning boulders and boiling steam—not an experience I ever ever want to repeat."

The lava was so explosive that it could be seen from space.

Ten injuries were logged by the attending medical team. A group of rescuers and guides helped the reporters and tourists descend the mountain with minimal injury.

The team

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