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Etna remains active, thousands of tourists stranded in Sicily

Mount Etna continues to emit ash and glowing rocks, significantly impacting air traffic in Sicily.

Etna remains active, thousands of tourists stranded in Sicily
Photo: petermeuris · Openverse · BY-SA

Mount Etna remains active, emitting substantial amounts of ash and glowing rocks. These ongoing eruptions have disrupted air traffic at Catania airport, with flights almost completely suspended.

As a result, thousands of tourists are stranded in Sicily, as many scheduled departures and arrivals have been canceled. This situation is making it difficult for these visitors to realize their travel plans.

Authorities have yet to provide an exact timeline for the resumption of air traffic, and the impact on the tourism sector is significant as people wait for updates regarding their situation.