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Exploring Mount Etna: Sicily's Fiery Giant

In Exploring Mount Etna: Sicily's Fiery Giant, Ubercorn and the crew travel to Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy — one of the world’s biggest and most active volcanoes. Learn how cracks in the Earth’s crust let magma escape, turning into lava when it erupts. Find out how the ash from eruptions helps plants grow, making Mount Etna’s slopes perfect for vineyards. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Italy
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1:27
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Q: Why do scientists watch Mount Etna every day?
A: Scientists watch Mount Etna every day to see if it might erupt. This helps them warn people so they can stay safe, and gives them information on the activity level of the volcano.

Q: How is magma different from lava, and where can you find each?
A: Magma is the hot liquid inside the Earth, deep below the surface. When it comes out of the volcano, it’s called lava.

Q: Why do you think some people choose to live near Mount Etna even though it’s an active volcano?
A: They might love the rich land for farming or feel connected to the area because it’s their home. The ash makes the soil very good for growing grapes and other kinds of fruit.

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