United KingdomMount Etna, located on the east coast of Sicily, erupted on July 5, 2026, producing thick black smoke and ash that disrupted air travel. Video footage captured the eruption, showing plumes of smoke rising into the sky. The ash emissions began around 7:45 am and intensified by 8:45 am, reaching approximately 1.5 kilometers above the volcano's summit. As a result, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport suspended incoming flights for safety reasons. Local news outlet La Sicilia reported that the ash cloud was expected to spread toward the southern and south-southeast directions. The airport temporarily closed sector B2 and limited flight operations to five per hour until 9 pm local time.
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