07.08.2026 20:50
Mount Etna, located on the Italian island of Sicily, has become active again. As Europe's most active volcano, the explosions at Etna have sent ash clouds and lava flows into the sky, drawing attention, while the volcanic activity has also negatively affected air travel. Authorities have stated that developments in the region are being closely monitored.
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano located on the Italian island of Sicily, has become active again. Due to the lava rising from the crater and the ash cloud reaching kilometers in height, some flights at Catania Airport experienced disruptions.
Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily has begun to exhibit intense volcanic activity again. During the eruptions that started in the night hours, lava spewed from the crater while a dense ash cloud rose into the sky. As authorities closely monitor the volcano's activity, disruptions have also occurred in air travel in the region.
EUROPE'S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO
According to information shared by Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), powerful eruptions occurred in Etna's Voragine Crater. Following the eruptions, a new fissure formed in the Valle del Bove area on the volcano's eastern slope, and intense lava flow began from there.
The ash cloud that rose during the volcanic activity was carried south and southwest by the wind. Experts stated that volcanic tremors continue at high levels and that new eruptions could occur.
FLIGHTS DISRUPTED
Due to the ash cloud rising from Etna, some flights at Catania Airport, Sicily's largest air transport hub, were temporarily suspended, while others experienced delays. Airport authorities announced that operations gradually returned to normal as the ash density decreased.
NO MAJOR THREAT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS CURRENTLY
Authorities reported that current lava flows do not threaten residential areas, but volcanic activity is being monitored moment by moment. Local residents and tourists are advised to follow official warnings, and caution is requested, especially in areas where ashfall could be effective.
Mount Etna, approximately 3,300 meters high, is considered Europe's most active volcano. The volcano, which frequently experiences small and medium-scale eruptions throughout the year, occasionally makes headlines with powerful eruptions that affect air travel and life in the surrounding area.