Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted on Sunday, spewing ash on Catania, eastern Sicily’s largest city. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), noted that cloud cover on a rainy day was impeding views of the eruption. Ash had fallen on Catania and at least one town on Mount Etna’s inhabited slopes, INGV informed. People in Adrano and Biancavilla reported hearing loud booms emanating from the volcano, Reuters reported quoting Italian news agency ANSA said. Italy's national Civil Protection agency noted in an alert that in view of increased volcanic activity, “sudden” variations of Etna's activity could occur.

Source: Hindustan Times May 22, 2023 11:10 UTC