Overview

• The June 2 eruption began with volcanic tremors before powerful strombolian explosions and a pyroclastic flow from a partial collapse of the southeast crater.
• Ash columns rose above six kilometres then ceased by afternoon, leading the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre Toulouse to lower the aviation warning from red to orange.
• Summit trails remained closed as tourists scrambled to safety, with no injuries reported among visitors or residents.
• Catania airport stayed operational with only a few flight diversions and Palermo remained open as ash drifted southwest.
• Officials confirmed lava and ash flows stayed within the Valley of the Lion’s natural barrier, posing no threat to nearby communities.