Catania: Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in southern Italy, erupted overnight, releasing significant amounts of ash and lava, local media reported on Tuesday. The eruption originated from the Southeast Crater and was marked by frequent and intense explosions, which resulted in two small lava flows moving toward the south and east, as reported by Catania Today.

According to Anadolu Agency, an ash plume was observed drifting southeast, depositing volcanic ash on the nearby town of Zafferana Etnea. Despite the eruption's intensity, the Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) issued by INGV has been downgraded to "green," indicating the lowest alert level. Authorities have confirmed that the eruption did not affect operations at Catania's Vincenzo Bellini International Airport.

Mount Etna, located on the island of Sicily, stands as the highest active volcano in continental Europe at approximately 3,300 meters. This latest eruption is the 13th recorded volcanic activity in recent months. Intense volcanic activity was also noted at Mount Etna in February and April of this year.