Overview

• Mount Etna erupted early on June 2 after a partial collapse of its southeast crater, sending ash above 5,000 meters and triggering strombolian lava and pyroclastic flows.
• Pyroclastic streams stayed within the Valle del León, and regional officials confirmed no threats to nearby communities or visitors.
• Catania Airport remained open throughout the event while Sicily’s civil protection urged tourists to steer clear of the volcano’s slopes.
• By June 3, INGV reported a marked drop in volcanic tremors alongside only weak ash emissions as activity levels wane.
• INGV and Sicily’s civil protection authorities warn that intermittent volcanic activity could persist for weeks or months and emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring.