Mount Etna's volcanic ash causes airport closure
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna fell on Catania in Sicily today, forcing authorities to close the airport overnight, airport officials said.
Italy’s civil protection agency said there was no damage.
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SUBSCRIBEVolcanic ash from Mount Etna fell on Catania in Sicily today, forcing authorities to close the airport overnight, airport officials said.
Italy’s civil protection agency said there was no damage.
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