Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology issued a code red alert for aircraft in the region. Mount Etna in Italy, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, erupted violently with lava and ash. There has been increased activity at the approximately 3,300-meter-high stratovolcano located on the island of Sicily over the past few days, according to local media reports. Special activity was observed in the Voragine crater, which began to emit powerful eruptions accompanied by lava and ash. . Lava flows were also observed from the Voragine crater towards other craters.

According to estimates by the regional office of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) in Catania, the ash ejected from Etna reached a height of about 4.5 kilometers (2.7 miles) and moved southeast. As a result of the ash cloud, INGV issued a code red warning for aircraft passing through the area. The Civil Protection Department affiliated with the Prime Minister's Office also issued a code yellow warning due to volcanic activity.

Volcanic activity such as eruptions of ash and lava from Etna were visible from Catania and surrounding cities, and ash was also reported to have fallen in Catania. Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, last erupted violently with ash and lava in December 2023. Italy's Mount Etna and the smaller Stromboli volcano spewed ash and hot lava, raising alert levels on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and forcing temporary closure of the volcano. airport in Catania, disrupting flights.


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