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A volcano in Italy has erupted, sending lava down its rim, scientists say.

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Rome (CNN) -- Mount Etna rumbled Wednesday, sending lava down its side. Italian vulcanologists are monitoring the Sicilian volcano, they said Thursday. Etna began tremors Tuesday night, the Italian Institute of Vulcanology said. They reached their peak Wednesday morning, and lava flowed down the eastern rim on Wednesday night. Are you there? Send CNN iReport your pics and video of Mount Etna . The volcano continued to show "rather weak" activity Thursday morning, the Institute said in a statement. Check out Mount Etna's live webcam . The volcano may be producing ash, scientists said, but did not offer confirmation. Etna does not appear to be threatening people at the moment. One of the most active volcanoes in the world, it towers over the city of Catania on the island of Sicily.