Mount Etna Eruption Closes Catania Airport; Flights Divert
A Mount Etna eruption triggered a red alert, forcing the closure of Catania airport and the diversion of at least 17 flights to Palermo.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Safety
4 aviation articles tagged “Volcanic Ash”
A Mount Etna eruption triggered a red alert, forcing the closure of Catania airport and the diversion of at least 17 flights to Palermo.
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