The most active volcano in Europe, Etna, which is located on the Italian island of Sicily, is slowly and inevitably sliding into the Mediterranean Sea, which threatens the inhabitants of the Mediterranean tsunami, writes Science Alert. "The whole slope is in motion due to gravity. Therefore, it is quite possible that it could collapse catastrophically, which could cause tsunamis throughout the Mediterranean, "explains geophysicist Heidrun Kopp from the Helmholtz Center for Geomorphological Research in Germany. Although the exact reason for the slow sliding of Etna at an average speed of 14 millimeters per year has not yet been fully explained, scientists previously believed that the shift could be caused by an increase in magma pressure inside the volcano. But a new study shows that the slow slide of a volcano into the Mediterranean Sea is episodic and is mainly due to instability due to gravitational forces, and not the dynamics of magma. "In the case of Mount Etna, our analysis of the deformation of the coastline implies a greater danger for the destruction of the slope than previously thought, since deep gravitational glide can potentially lead to catastrophic destruction," scientists say. There is no evidence so far that such a catastrophic collapse will happen soon. But there is also no way to tell when this might happen..

That is, a catastrophe can happen at any time.. The height of Etna is about three thousand meters. In addition, the volcano is located in a densely populated area. The fall and the tsunami it causes can lead to tens of thousands of victims. Recall that in Azerbaijan on September 23, an eruption of the world's second largest mud volcano, Othman-Bozdag, occurred.. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on October 3, Soputan volcano began to erupt.

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