Mount Etna erupted on the island of Sicily. This was reported by the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). La Sicily.
Scientists report that magma began to erupt from the southeastern crater of the volcano, with a characteristic “roar” associated with the release of a significant amount of gas, as well as the release of ash that settled on the foothills in the north of the volcano. surface. INGV experts continue to monitor the volcano by analyzing images from the security camera network.
It was noted that this explosion did not affect the operation of the airport in the neighboring province. Etna is Europe’s most active volcano.
14 August Catania airport is temporarily closed interrupted Work continues due to the eruption of Mount Etna. Passengers were asked to come to the airport only after consulting their airline.
Earlier, during the eruption of an underwater volcano in Japan created new island.