Mount Etna Volcano Erupts in Sicily, Italy

Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupted on Monday, producing large plumes of ash and smoke. The eruption was characterized by a series of explosions of "increasing intensity" and a pyroclastic flow, a rapidly moving mix of ash, gas, and rock, which moved down the side of the volcano. The Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) Etna Observatory reported the eruption and noted that the full scale of the eruption is currently unclear, but disruption appears to be minimal, with flights operating as usual at the island's airports.

Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupted on June 2, 2025, spewing hot ash and lava in a pyroclastic flow. The eruption was caused by a collapse of part of Etna's southeast crater. The nation's volcano monitoring body reported "explosions of increasing intensity" that became a "lava fountain" by noon local time. There were no reports of risk to the local population or air travel, and the area around the summit was blocked off to tour groups as a precaution. Mount Etna is considered Europe's most active volcano and has erupted at least once every year for the past several years.

Mount Etna in Sicily erupted, sending a large ash cloud into the sky and prompting tourists to flee. The Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reported high amplitude values of volcanic tremors and intense strombolian explosions. A "code red" aviation warning was issued due to the significant volume of ash in the atmosphere.