Italy’s Mount Etna erupts again, sends ash plume 32,000 feet into sky
For the fifth time this summer, Italy’s Mount Etna volcano began erupting spewing ash above Sicily and temporarily halting flights.
For the fifth time this summer, Italy's Mount Etna volcano awoke on Sunday, spewing ash and lava, and temporarily halting flights. This latest eruption began around 3 a.m. local time, with INGV surveillance capturing the lava fountain and the massive ash cloud it produced. The ash column rose over 32,000 feet above the nearby towns, a towering and intimidating sight. The INGV also reported ongoing lava flows from the Bocca Nuova and Voragine craters, showcasing the volatile nature of this famous volcano.
Mount Etna's eruptive activity has been frequent throughout July, with the latest event marking the fifth since late June. As one of the world's most active volcanoes, sitting atop the convergence of the African and Eurasian plates, it boasts a long history of eruptions, with records dating back as early as 425 B.C. Towering over southern Italy, its peak exceeds 11,000 feet, making it one of Europe's tallest active volcanoes.
The power and unpredictability of Mount Etna are on full display once more, capturing the world's attention and reminding us of the raw force of nature. The volcano's impact is felt across the region, with flight disruptions and ash falls, serving as a reminder of the respect and caution it demands.
Mount Etna's eruptive activity has been frequent throughout July, with the latest event marking the fifth since late June. As one of the world's most active volcanoes, sitting atop the convergence of the African and Eurasian plates, it boasts a long history of eruptions, with records dating back as early as 425 B.C. Towering over southern Italy, its peak exceeds 11,000 feet, making it one of Europe's tallest active volcanoes.
The power and unpredictability of Mount Etna are on full display once more, capturing the world's attention and reminding us of the raw force of nature. The volcano's impact is felt across the region, with flight disruptions and ash falls, serving as a reminder of the respect and caution it demands.