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Video of the Day: Ring-like clouds spotted above Mount Etna

April 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy has been drawing attention over the last week as what appear to be “volcanic smoke rings” rise over the island volcano. Locals have reported seeing these rings since April 2. The rings are actually vortex rings, which are made of condensed water vapor, not smoke.
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