Mount Etna erupts: Catania airport closed

Catania airport in Sicily has been closed due to volcanic activity from Mount Etna.

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The eruption caused ash emissions, disrupting local air traffic.

Authorities are monitoring the situation to assess risks to nearby populations.

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