In Pics | Mount Etna eruption spews ash, forces closure of Catania airport
Authored By Navya Beri
Published: May 22, 2023, 06:18 IST | Updated: May 22, 2023, 06:18 IST
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Volcanic eruption forces shutdown of local airport
The Catania airport released a statement saying that the 'eruptive activity' of Etna and copious amounts of volcanic ash on their airport surface had led to the suspension of flight operations.
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Loud rumbles heard in region
As per Repubblica daily, loud rumbles were heard in the region from early Sunday.
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Heavy cloud impends eruption view
According to the National Institute for Geophysics and Vulcanology, a heavy cloud around the volcano's summit made it impossible to see the eruptions.
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Layers of dark gritty dust covers cars
Images shared by local media showed cars in the city covered in layers of dark grainy dust.
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Etna: Europe's tallest active volcano
Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe and has frequently erupted in the past 500,000 years.
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