The southeastern crater of Italy's Mount Etna has increased in height after six months of activity, the nation's volcano monitoring agency said on Tuesday. After this, Europe's tallest active volcano has become taller than ever, reported news agency AFP. Mount Etna's youngest and most active crater is now 3,357 meters (11,000 feet) above sea level, in a new record, said the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The record height of the northeastern crater of Etna was recorded in 1981, at 3,350 metres, however, its height was reduced to 3,326 meters, recorded in 2018, after collapse at its edges. The crater's ash has been damaging crops, dirtying streets, and slowing traffic, creating a nuisance in surrounding areas.

Source: dna August 11, 2021 04:07 UTC