Mount Etna Eruption Forces Closure of Catania Airport in Sicily

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Mount Etna Eruption Forces Closure of Catania Airport in Sicily
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Flights to and from Catania airport in Sicily have been suspended due to an eruption from Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The eruption caused lava and ash to be expelled, leading to the closure of the airport until Tuesday morning. Incoming flights were diverted to other airports, and the city of Catania implemented measures to deal with the ash-covered streets. This comes after a previous disruption caused by a fire at the airport terminal building.

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