Mount Etna in Italy Sends Ash into the Sky; Tourists Evacuate
On June 2, Mount Etna erupted again, creating a scene of ash and lava on Sicily, Italy. The volcano’s southeast crater collapsed that morning, triggering the blast.
The event began shortly after 11 a.m. local time. Lava flowed quickly, and a large ash cloud reached more than 6 kilometers high. Dozens of tourists were nearby when it happened. Video footage shows them quickly leaving the summit area. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Authorities quickly shut down access to the summit. But nearby communities and Catania Airport were not affected. Sicily’s regional president, Renato Schifani, stated, “The pyroclastic flows posed no danger to the population.”
Local airports and towns continued operating. Officials said this was the volcano’s 14th eruption in recent months.
Quick facts:
- Eruption started around 11:24 a.m.
- Lava fountain and ash plume followed
- No reported injuries
- Local airport stayed open
- Volcano stands about 3,400 meters tall
The volcano, standing around 3,400 meters tall, has been especially active this year. Officials say they will continue monitoring the area closely.
With the site showing signs of more movement, experts remain cautious. Safety measures are in place as the situation develops.
More…
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mount-etna-volcano-erupts-italy-sicily-ash-cloud-lava-fountain-2025/
- https://apnews.com/article/italy-mount-etna-eruption-68fbbf9ba131b293363b1980be7fd87e
- https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/world-news/italys-mount-etna-erupts-in-smoky-display-sending-panicked-tourists-running-for-safety/
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