Mount Etna in Italy Blasts Ash and Lava After Crater Collapse
Mount Etna in Italy erupted again on June 2, once more sending up smoke and fire after part of its southeast crater gave way. The volcano, located on the island of Sicily, is known for its regular activity.
The event began shortly after 11 a.m. local time. Soon after, lava flowed quickly, and a large ash cloud reached more than 6 kilometers high. At the time, dozens of tourists were nearby when it happened. Video footage shows them quickly leaving the summit area. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Following the eruption, authorities quickly shut down access to the summit. Thankfully, nearby communities and Catania Airport were not affected. Sicily’s regional president, Renato Schifani, stated, “The pyroclastic flows posed no danger to the population.”
Key facts:
- Eruption started at 11:24 a.m.
- Ash cloud rose over 6.5 kilometers
- No injuries reported
- Catania Airport stayed open
- 14th eruption in recent months
The volcano, standing around 3,400 meters tall, has been more active than usual this year. As a result of this latest eruption, officials are watching it closely to see what happens next.
With the volcano showing signs of further movement, experts remain cautious. For the time being, 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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