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Etna’s Ash Halts Sicily’s Skies | Leicester News
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Mount Etna’s latest ash-spewing rampage has grounded Catania’s airport for five straight days—just as peak vacation season hits and Ferragosto looms. This is the longest shutdown since 2002, with volcanic ash posing serious engine risks to planes. The eruption’s persistent plume even drifted to Malta and North Africa, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations and reroutes. While some flights took off over the weekend, full closures hit Monday. To help travelers, Trenitalia’s boosting train services across Sicily.
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