Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts Again, Ash Clouds Loom Over Sicily

2025-05-13 08:38:12

(MENAFN) Mount Etna, a highly active volcano situated in southern Italy, experienced an eruption overnight, discharging significant quantities of ash and lava, according to local news outlets on Tuesday.

The outlet reported that the eruption, originating from the Southeast Crater, featured frequent and powerful explosions. These explosions resulted in two small lava flows directed southward and eastward.

Furthermore, an ash cloud was observed drifting in a southeasterly direction, leading to volcanic ashfall in the neighboring town of Zafferana Etnea.

The Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA), initially issued by INGV, has since been lowered to "green," indicating the lowest level of alert.

Officials have confirmed that the volcanic activity did not disrupt operations at Catania’s Vincenzo Bellini International Airport.

Located on the island of Sicily, Etna stands as the tallest active volcano in continental Europe, reaching approximately 3,300 meters in height. This recent event marks the thirteenth instance of recorded volcanic activity at Etna in recent months.

Notably, Mount Etna exhibited intense volcanic activity in both February and April of this year.

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