Mount Etna Erupts Again, Producing Towering Ash Cloud and Lava Flow
Mount Etna's latest eruption on Monday sent ash and smoke high into the sky, but officials assured no danger to residents.
Overview
Mount Etna erupted on Monday, sending a massive ash cloud several kilometers high and producing lava flows after part of the southeast crater collapsed. This marked the 14th eruptive phase in recent months, with tremors felt in nearby towns. Despite raising the alert level at Catania airport, flights continued without disruption. Officials confirmed that lava flows remained within a natural containment area, posing no threat to residents. The summit area was closed to tourists as a precaution. Dramatic footage of the eruption circulated on social media, showcasing the volcano's ongoing geological activity.
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"…Authorities said there was no current danger to the population."
The Guardian·1M·"…Dramatic footage and images of the eruption quickly went viral on social media, as tremors from the event were widely felt in the towns and villages on Mount Etna’s flanks, according to Italian media reports."
Al Jazeera·1M·"…Tour groups were seen fleeing down the mountain as Europe’s most active volcano sent a huge column of rock and ash into the air."
Al Jazeera·1M·"…The eruption, which began overnight, produced explosions heard as far away as Taormina and Catania, which are about 50 kilometers and 40 kilometers (31 miles and 25 miles) away, respectively, according to several witnesses who posted footage on social media."
CNN·1M·"…Despite the spectacular images, which quickly circulated on social media as there were many tourists on the slopes of the volcano at the time, the eruption is not currently affecting flights at Catania Airport."
El Pais·1M·"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."
NBC News·1M·"…A volcanic eruption in Italy left people scurrying for cover from what officials are saying is a pyroclastic flow."
USA TODAY·1M·"…Mount Etna is considered the most active volcano in Europe, and the most active stratovolcano in the world."
CBS News·1M·"…The level of alert due to the volcanic activity was raised at the Catania airport, but no immediate interruptions were reported."
Associated Press·1M·"…Disruption appears to be minimal, with flights departing and arriving as usual at the island's airports."
BBC News·1M·"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."
Boston Herald·1M·"…Despite the close calls, there were no injuries to anyone in close proximity to the eruption, reported the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory."
Washington Examiner·1M·"…Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population."
Newsmax·1M·FAQ
The eruption began at around 3:50 AM local time, following volcanic tremors that started around midnight local time.
While the eruption was intense, officials assured that there was no danger to residents as the lava flows remained contained. The summit area was closed to tourists as a precaution.
Despite raising the alert level at Catania airport, flights continued without disruption.
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