Active Italian volcano, a living laboratory of volcanic activity and geography.
Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption has kept Catania airport closed or operating under strict restrictions, disrupting nearly 2,000 flights over the past week, with passengers rerouted to other hubs and price pressures rising during Ferragosto travel. Authorities warn ash emissions will continue to affect air traffic in the region.
A 29-year-old Kansas man has died after being struck on Etna during a prolonged eruption. Rescue services recovered him; authorities have closed large parts of the slopes and flights at Catania airport have been disrupted for days.