Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Etna Eruptions: Airspace Partially Closed Again
Wegen dem Vulkan Ätna musste der Luftraum erneut gesperrt werden.
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On Sunday evening, the airspace northeast and east of Mount Etna had to be closed, according to the operating company of the airport near Etna, Catania SAC. Drone footage taken on February 11 shows the activity of the volcano in Sicily.
32 flights were diverted to Palermo Airport, the largest in Sicily, due to Etna. Buses were provided to transport passengers from Palermo to Catania. Although no flights were canceled, travelers were asked to check if their flight was confirmed before heading to the airport.
Several Recent Eruptions at Etna
For days, there have been minor eruptions accompanied by light earthquakes. Mount Etna, located in eastern Sicily, has erupted several times in recent months. There is generally no danger for residents near the over 3,300-meter-high mountain. The area around the volcano is a nature park and attracts many tourists. Since 2013, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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