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Mount Etna on the Italian Mediterranean island Sicily has broken out again. As the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) announced, there are dozens of meter high lava fountains at the summit craters. Europe’s largest active volcano continues to emit ash. There were a series of strong explosions at the northeast crater. A 1.8 kilometer long lava flow is moving in an easterly direction.
Civil defense raised the warning level from green to yellow. This is a warning, as the authorities announced. The local civil protection authorities are called upon to take measures to reduce risks, especially with regard to the possible presence of hikers at high altitudes. Sicily’s population is asked to keep themselves informed and follow the instructions of the local civil protection authorities.
Red warning level in air traffic
The aviation warning level has been raised to red, according to INGV. According to the Ansa news agency, this is the highest of four levels. However, according to Ansa, the current phase of the eruption has no impact on the operations of the airport in Catania.
The approximately 3,350 meter high volcano Etna erupts several times a year. He is constantly monitored.
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