Mount Etna: Europe's Largest Active Volcano Spews Lava and Ash, Catania Airport Closed

Italy: Mount Etna eruption on Sicily - Catania airport closed

Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, erupted again, leading to the closure of Catania airport. The eruption with a lava fountain and an ash column 9,500 meters high provided a spectacular sight and attracted many onlookers. Increased volcanic activity has been reported since July, and flight operations will resume once the airport infrastructure is operational again. The eruption covered planes and the runway with ash, and the ash also spread to the streets and houses on the east coast of Sicily. Mount Etna is constantly monitored by experts, and its frequent eruptions draw in a large number of spectators. This recent eruption is part of the volcano's ongoing heightened activity since July. The closure of Catania airport caused travel restrictions for passengers. Mount Etna's eruptions have a long history, and it is considered the tallest volcano in Europe and one with the longest documented history of eruptions.