Italian volcano erupts again – Catania Airport closes as ash plume rises | Latest updates
Mount Etna erupted in eastern Sicily, pushing a cloud of ash four kilometres into the sky and forcing the closure of airspace over Catania–Fontanarossa Airport. The shutdown halted flight operations at Italy's fifth busiest airport, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers as inbound flights were diverted across the island.
Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology raised the aviation alert to red following continuous ash emissions and weak strombolian activity at the Northeast Crater. With ash plumes and volcanic gas posing risks to jet engines, authorities suspended air traffic until conditions permit a safe reopening.
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AI GeneratedMount Etna's recent eruption in Sicily has forced the closure of Catania Fontanarosa Airport for the second time this year. Volcanic ash clouds reaching 4 km high triggered a red aviation alert, suspending flights and diverting passengers to other regional airports. The event highlights the ongoing conflict between the airport's location and the volcano's activity.