Intense Strombolian activity produced fiery footage at Mount Etna, as lava erupted from the Voragine crater on July 3. Footage uploaded by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology ( INGV ) shows “spectacular images”. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and according to the European Space Agency, it is almost always active. Volcanic activity from Etna's 'Voragine' crater has increased this week, with a powerful eruption following a four-year dormancy period.
Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, is believed to have the longest documented history of eruptions of any volcano, with records dating back to 425 BC. Catania Airport was closed on Friday due to potential risks from atmospheric ash from Mount Etna. One of Europe's most active volcanoes, Etna began erupting on Tuesday sending lava flows into the 3,320-meter-high cone on the Italian island of Sicily. The runway at Catania Airport is unusable due to volcanic ashfall. "Arrivals and departures are suspended," the airport said in a statement.
