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Europe's Tallest Volcano Continues to Disrupt Air Travel

Sicily's Mount Etna volcano has been erupting for six days, causing significant disruptions to air traffic. Catania Airport has suspended flights, with over 50 canceled and many diverted to other airports. The ash cloud has also affected Malta, leading to flight cancellations and delays.

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The essential points

  1. 01Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, has been erupting for six consecutive days.
  2. 02Catania Airport has suspended flights, with over 50 canceled and many diverted to other airports.
  3. 03The ash cloud has also affected Malta, leading to flight cancellations and delays.
  4. 04Air traffic disruptions are expected to continue until Thursday afternoon.
The full brief

Sicily's Mount Etna volcano has been erupting for six days, causing significant disruptions to air traffic. Catania Airport has suspended flights, with over 50 canceled and many diverted to other airports. The ash cloud has also affected Malta, leading to flight cancellations and delays.