Volcanic eruption is on going for Etna in Italy
Volcano Etna is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
Mount Etna in Italy is currently releasing clouds of ash into the sky. Local experts are monitoring the activity closely, but the current alert level for airplanes remains low.
What is a volcano? A volcano is an opening in Earth's crust that lets hot melted rock, ash, and gas escape from underground. They often form where the giant plates making up Earth's surface push together or pull apart, allowing molten rock called magma to rise up and break through to the surface.
If you are near falling ash, stay inside with windows closed and wear a face mask outside to keep your breathing safe.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) — European Union, CC BY 4.0.
