Overview

• Strombolian explosions of growing intensity began early Monday after volcanic tremors peaked just before 1 a.m.
• A brief red aviation warning issued by the Toulouse volcanic ash centre was downgraded to orange once ash emissions ceased by afternoon.
• A pyroclastic flow from a partial collapse of the southeast crater’s northern flank ran within the Valley of the Lion and posed no risk to residents.
• Tourists fled the summit and authorities closed the hazard zone as a precaution, though operations at Catania airport continued without interruption.
• This event marked the 14th eruptive phase in recent months, underscoring persistent activity monitored by Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.