Italy: Mount Etna Sends Massive Ash Plume Into Sky Over Catania as Volcanic Activity Intensifies.

Sicily, Italy - August 11, 2026 A large plume of volcanic ash was seen rising from Mount Etna in Sicily on August 11, as the volcano continued its ongoing phase of explosive activity. The footage, filmed by @AleLizzio from a residential area near Catania at around 8 am local time, shows the towering ash plume rising above the volcano and drifting across the clear blue sky, with homes and vegetation visible in the foreground. Etna has remained active in recent days, with explosive activity reported at the Voragine crater and lava flows advancing in the Valle del Bove area. Increased ash emissions have also affected aviation operations at nearby Catania Airport, where flights have faced disruptions because of volcanic ash. The latest activity highlights the continued impact of Mount Etna's eruptions on communities and transport across eastern Sicily. Video credit: @AleLizzio