Renewed Volcanic Activity at Italy's Mount Etna Raises Alert Levels in Europe
December 27, 2025381 VistasTiempo de lectura: 1 minutos
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Mount Etna, located in Sicily, Italy, has shown renewed volcanic activity, emitting incandescent materials and ash, prompting authorities to raise the alert level in the area.
The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology confirmed that winds have dispersed an ash cloud towards the northeast of the mountain, leading to light ashfall in the tourist destination of Taormina.
The Regional Civil Protection Agency has increased the alert level in anticipation of potential lava fountain formations, noting that while the current activity is limited, Mount Etna is under close observation.
It is important to note that Mount Etna, which stands at 3,400 meters, is the most active volcano in Europe, with its shape and height frequently changing due to ongoing eruptions.
Scientists are questioning whether this volcanic activity is a temporary phase or the beginning of a new escalation from one of Europe's most powerful and hazardous volcanoes.
