US EditionMount Etna Eruption Sends Tourists Fleeing but Leaves Communities Unharmed
- On Monday, June 2, 2025, Mount Etna on Sicily's island in Italy experienced a powerful eruption near Catania, ejecting a substantial cloud of ash, smoke, and lava into the atmosphere.
- The eruption followed volcanic tremors detected late Sunday night, leading to a Strombolian eruption from the southeast crater, which partially collapsed as activity intensified.
- The eruption produced an eruptive column containing hot lava, ash, rock fragments, and gases, triggered a pyroclastic flow around 11:20 a.m., and caused tourists to flee the mountain for safety.
- Officials noted the ash cloud rose approximately 21,300 feet, flights near Sicily were not disrupted, and Catania's mayor confirmed the situation remained under control with no immediate danger to residents.
- The eruption ceased by late afternoon, marking the largest activity at Etna since 2014 and underscoring the volcano's ongoing active status without posing critical threats currently.
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The USA is currently warning of an increased risk of entry to Italy. Holidaymakers are cautioned.
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