Ash and lava ejected from Mount Etna in Sicily

On the island of Sicily in Italy, the activity of Mount Etna was recorded, ash fell in several settlements. This was announced on December 27 by the Virgilio portal.

"During the day, there was a tendency to increase volcanic activity, which peaked during the most energetic phases, after which the intensity of fluctuations partially decreased," the publication says.

It is noted that during the period of peak activity, lava began gushing from the volcano's mouth, reaching a height of 300-400 m. The ash column also rose for several kilometers, after which it was carried by the wind to the west, and then to the southwest.

The local Department of Civil Defense has declared a "yellow" danger level.

"The introduction of the yellow danger level requires increased scientific monitoring and information exchange between the scientific community, regional agencies and the national civil protection system," the publication says.

Earlier, on June 8, an evacuation of the population was announced in Guatemala due to the eruption of the Fuego volcano. Before that, the volcano erupted on Friday, June 6, for 13 hours. An "orange" danger level was declared, and more than 700 people were evacuated from the nearby area.

Also on June 2, the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily began. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe.

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