Etna volcano on Sicily has been erupting since early August. The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported on Aug 12 multiple new vents, lava flows advancing downslope and an ash cloud drifting south and southwest. Catania airport suspended all arrivals and departures on Aug 12; restrictions remained in place until Aug 13 16:00 local time.

2026-08-13

Etna volcano on Sicily has been erupting since early August. The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported on Aug 12 multiple new vents, lava flows advancing downslope and an ash cloud drifting south and southwest. Catania airport suspended all arrivals and departures on Aug 12; restrictions remained in place until Aug 13 16:00 local time.