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Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily's busiest airport

Al Jazeera · France 24 · The Independent · 4 sources · first seen 14.08.2026 · updated 14.08.2026

An eruption of Mount Etna caused volcanic ash to shut down Sicily's busiest airport, stranding hundreds of travellers until at least Saturday afternoon.

  • Mount Etna erupted and spewed volcanic ash.
  • Catania airport in Sicily was shut down, stranding travellers.

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