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Mount Etna Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights to Malta

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An ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano drifted over Malta on Tuesday, forcing airlines to cancel flights during the peak summer tourism season. Malta International Airport said volcanic ash over the islands had caused significant disruption to air travel.

By mid-afternoon, 19 flights had been cancelled, while several others faced major delays. Passengers travelling through Malta were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Mount Etna, located about 220 km north of Malta, is one of Europe’s most active volcanoes and resumed eruptive activity last week. The eruption also disrupted operations at Sicily’s Catania airport, where the suspension of arrivals and departures was extended until Wednesday morning.

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Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula

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A volcano has erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula following weeks of heightened earthquake activity. The town of Grindavik, with around 4,000 residents, was evacuated, and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was closed. The eruption, occurring north of Grindavik at 22:17 local time, followed an earthquake swarm.

Social media posts depicted lava emerging just an hour after seismic events were detected. A coastguard helicopter was dispatched to assess the eruption’s location and size. The Icelandic Met Office reported the eruption to be about 4km northeast of Grindavik, with lava flowing at an unprecedented rate. The crack in the volcano spanned 3.5km. Reykjavik, approximately 42km northeast, witnessed the eruption’s glow. Authorities urged people to avoid the area.

Iceland’s Prime Minister and President expressed concern for the local community’s safety and pledged efforts to safeguard lives and structures. The eruption is reminiscent of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption in April 2010, which disrupted European airspace and incurred substantial economic losses.

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Volcano eruption at Stromboli : One person killed

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A volcano eruption had happened at Stromboli, the Italian island, killing one person. The victim was said to be a male hiker of age 35 from Sicily. A falling stone was hit with the victim, which leads to his death.

Several other people were injured at the incident. Report said that many people are missing in the volcano eruption.

Those who witnessed the incident said that a huge plume of smoke filled the skies above the island on Wednesday, sending molten rock spilling from the mountain.

Around 30 tourist tried to save themselves from the strains of lava blazes, by jumping into the sea.

This was one among the most active volcano and had been regularly in a state of eruption since 1932.

Calogero Foti, an emergency worker told the medias that, “Unfortunately one man is dead, there are a few injured, but none seriously”.

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