Recently, Etna Volcano, located on the Sicily Island of Italy and the highest volcano in Europe with an altitude of 3 thousand 300 meters, erupted; ‘volcanic lightning’, a very rare natural phenomenon, was also observed in the volcanic eruption, in which the ash and smoke formed reached up to 8 kilometers.
After the eruption without any loss of life or property, this year’s second volcanic activity occurred on Mount Etna. Mount Etna has reactivated shortly after the last eruption.
The ash erupted from the volcano reached 11 thousand meters
According to the data shared by the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the ash erupted by Etna Volcano is approximately 11 It was stated that it reached a height of one thousand meters and that there was lava flow from the southeast crater of the volcano. In addition, it was reported that many volcanic earthquakes occurred in the region.
While the airspace around the volcano was closed due to the ash cloud formed as a result of the explosion, air transportation to Catania Fontanarossa Airport was suspended as a precaution.
On the other hand, it was stated that ash fell on the houses in the nearby settlements due to the intense ash spray from the volcano due to the explosion.
In the second month of 2022, Etna Volcano, which was experiencing its second volcanic activity, had more than 50 volcanic activities throughout 2021.
Here is the ash and smoke from Mount Etna after the eruption
15235
