Incredible images show moment volcano blows rare vortex smoke rings from ebony gas Watch Video

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These incredible pictures show Europe's largest active volcano putting on a rare and spectacular 'smoke ring'display.<br/><br/>Holidaymakers caught the moment Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy blew rare volcanic vortex rings into the sky.<br/><br/>The phenomenon happens when rings made of vapour are generated by the release of rapid gas and comes after the opening of a new circular crater.<br/><br/>The circular rings can be seen in the sky above the tourists and volcano at 1pm in the afternoon.<br/><br/>Juliet and Richard, from London, were holidaying in Sicily with their two young sons when they witnessed the rings on April 5.