Persistent Mount Etna ash shuts Sicily's Catania airport during peak holiday week
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported35m ago
Mount Etna's persistent volcanic activity and sustained ash emissions have forced the closure of Catania airport, Sicily's busiest and largest airport, for the fifth consecutive day. The disruption coincides with the peak summer holiday travel week, stranding hundreds of travellers on the Italian island.
The ongoing eruption is notable for its unusual persistence and sustained output of ash from Europe's largest active volcano.
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StuffFocuses on travel disruption and stranded holidaymakers during peak season.
Channel NewsAsiaHighlights the unusual persistence and sustained nature of the volcanic activity.
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