Increased ash emissions from Mount Etna on the island of Sicily in the morning disrupted air travel in Catania. The ash cloud moving south of the volcano rose to approximately 4 kilometers.
A red-code warning was issued for aircraft operating in the area because of the dense ash. Domestic and international flights at Catania International Airport Vincenzo Bellini were suspended until 4 p.m. local time, or 5 p.m. Türkiye time.
Some flights scheduled to travel to Catania were diverted to Palermo. The development led to changes in the travel plans of passengers traveling to Sicily.
Volcanic activity continues at Mount Etna
Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, has experienced intense volcanic activity in recent months, including ash and lava emissions. Numerous episodes of volcanic activity have been recorded at the volcano, particularly this summer.
Rainews24 reported that approximately 700 flights were canceled between August 8 and 11 alone, affecting more than 100,000 passengers.