Mount Etna in Sicily erupted on July 5, 2026, with ash emissions beginning around 7:45 AM local time. The activity intensified shortly before 9 AM, creating an eruptive cloud approximately 1.5 kilometers high. In response to the volcanic activity, a red alert was issued, prompting the suspension of flights at Catania Airport due to safety concerns. Incoming flights were diverted to Palermo Airport, and areas of Catania Airport will remain closed until the morning of July 6. The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) indicated that the ash cloud is expected to drift towards the southern and south-southeast sectors. Videos and photos of the eruption have been shared widely on social media, showing lava flows and ash clouds.
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Mount Etna Erupts, Flights Suspended at Catania Airport
Mount Etna erupted on July 5, 2026, leading to a red alert and the suspension of flights at Catania Airport. Ash emissions began early in the morning, creating a cloud that reached approximately 1.5 kilometers in height. Flights were diverted to Palermo, and parts of Catania Airport will remain closed until the following morning.
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