VOLCANO VORTEX RINGS: Rare volcanic vortex rings recently were spotted rising above Mount Etna in Italy. The natural phenomenon occurs when gases emitted from the volcano ascend rapidly through the central part of the conduit, forming into perfect circles through a vortex motion. Mount Etna releases more of these natural rings than any volcano in the world, according to scientists, leading locals to rename it "Lady of the Rings." | KSLA News 12

Mount Etna captivated visitors with a mesmerizing display of rare volcanic vortex rings | Reuters

Etna blows volcanic rings into the sky 🌋💍 Italy’s Mount Etna is blowing vortex rings into the sky. The rings occur when the volcano releases condensed gas, predominantly water vapour, from a small, circular-shaped vent in the crater. Whilst a relatively rare phenomena, Etna produces more vapour rings than most, earning it the nickname, ‘lady of the rings’. #etna, #vapourrings, #smokerings, #volcano, #italy, #magma, #rings, #science, #geology, | New Scientist

Details of Volcanic Vortex Rings • 4/4/2024 © Giuseppe Distefano #Etna #EtnaWalk #VolcanicVortexRings #volcano | Etna Walk

Volcanic Vortex Rings on Etna • Etna Guide • #gruppoguidealpineetnasud #etnaguide #nicolosi #visititaly #travelblogger #adventuretravel #catania #sicile #natura #sicilia #igersitalia #lovesicily #outdoor #volcanoes | Etna Guide

Italy's Mount Etna wowed visitors with its stunning volcanic vortex rings, rare circles of gas emitted under specific conditions. Known as the "Lady of the Rings" by locals, Etna produces more of these phenomena than any other volcano on Earth. 🌋💍 #MountEtna #Volcano #Italy | CGTNEurope