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Mount Etna Erupts, Ash Cloud Sends Tourists Running

6/4/2025

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Mount Etna roared to life on June 2, 2025, unleashing a towering ash cloud that swept across Sicily, sending tourists scrambling for safety. The eruption, triggered by a collapse in the southeast crater, released a plume of sulfur dioxide, yet nearby residents were safe. Catania Airport heightened its alert level, but flights continued without disruption.

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Story summary

Mount Etna roared to life on June 2, 2025, unleashing a towering ash cloud that swept across Sicily, sending tourists scrambling for safety. The eruption, triggered by a collapse in the southeast crater, released a plume of sulfur dioxide, yet nearby residents were safe. Catania Airport heightened its alert level, but flights continued without disruption.