Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week
Mount Etna in Sicily has been erupting and releasing ash, which has forced the closure of Catania airport, the island's largest, for multiple consecutive days during a busy holiday period. The ash from the volcano is preventing flights from operating normally.
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Volcanic ash forced a European airport to shut down during busy tourist season
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Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday
Volcanic ash forced a European airport to shut down during busy tourist season
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2 developments- Aug 12Volcanic ash forced a European airport to shut down during busy tourist season
- Aug 14Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week
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Quiet for 65 daysLast development · Aug 14 — Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week