"We have a love for Etna but also a hate because it is both dangerous and a beautiful mountain, " Consoli Snr. told CNN.

CNN: Keeping track of Etna's pulse

The flames themselves are "beautiful things, they're live things but they're also dangerous things", he said, adding they involve control equipment, valve trains, burners and ignition systems.

BBC: UK

In ancient Greek mythology, the Sirens were beautiful sea-maidens, known for chanting sweet melodies to lure hapless sailors into dangerous waters, only to face their demise amongst the jagged rocks.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Sirens in the Strait