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Etna: New Eruptive Vent Opens with Ash Emissions

A new eruptive vent has opened on Etna, affecting operations at Catania Airport.

Etna: New Eruptive Vent Opens with Ash Emissions
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This morning, around 11:30 AM, a new eruptive vent was reported to have opened on Etna, at the base of the northern wall of the Valle del Bove, at an altitude of about 2,090 meters, according to Rai News.

Sky TG24 added that the eruptive vent is located at an altitude of about 1,900 meters near Monte Simone and highlighted that explosive activity at the Voragine crater continues, with ash emissions directed towards the South-Southeast. Additionally, volcanic tremor is registering high values, impacting the operations of Catania Airport.