Snow-covered Mount Etna erupts spewing lava and ash – video
Italy's most active volcano erupted on Saturday, prompting scientists to issue a red Volcano Observatory notice for aviation, signalling a potential risk for aircraft. Despite the alert, authorities said flights continued operating normally at Catania-Fontanarossa airport, adding that no disruption was expected unless ashfall increased
TL;DR
- Mount Etna erupted on Saturday.
- A red Volcano Observatory notice for aviation was issued.
- The alert signals a potential risk for aircraft.
- Flights at Catania-Fontanarossa airport continued normally.
- No flight disruptions are expected unless ashfall increases.