Etna outbreak: Gigantic lavaon is causing excitement in Catania!

Etna outbreak: Gigantic lavaon is causing excitement in Catania!

On Monday, June 2, 2025, there was a spectacular eruption of the Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, in Sicily. The explosion occurred in the early morning and was followed by numerous observers. Simon Hüller, a 24-year-old student from Bavaria, reported that he watched the impressive spectacle from his balcony in Catania. In his own words, he described the eruption as the greatest he experienced during his stay in Sicily.

At 4 a.m. an impressive lavaon, accompanied by white smoke, which upright up from the volcano. According to the Italian Institute for Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV), the Etna emitted a considerable amount of ash, gas and rock. The visibility of a pyroclastic current was particularly alarming, which was triggered by a collapse on the north flank of the Southeast crater. These pyroclastic currents, a dangerous mix of solid material and gas, move quickly and can cause enormous destruction in their downward movements.

The dangers of the pyroclastic current

pyroclastic currents can reach speeds of up to 700 km/h and are known for destroying everything on their way, including buildings. The risks associated with these eruptions are significant because they can cause burns and breathing problems. The Italian Vulcan Research Institute IngV made it clear that the pyroclastic current in the remote Valle del Leone remained far -in areas, which temporarily led to the all -clear for residents and tourists.

Nevertheless, the Sicilian regional president Renato Schifani called on to continue to avoid the region. Civil protection chief Salvo Cocina in particular encouraged vacationers not to go close to the volcano. Despite the dangers reported on the Internet of tourists, who carelessly ran a slope of the volcano, while the Etna continued to be actively showing.

Current developments and effects

The flight warning level was subsequently raised to red, but Catania's international airport was initially in operation. Experts continuously monitor the volcano because several eruptions have been registered since the beginning of May. The strengthening of the explosive activity was a concern of arousing development because the first ground deformations were found in the crater area.

The last outbreaks of the Etna are a serious example of the destructive power that can represent such volcanoes. Historically speaking, the Etna is known for its frequent eruptions, and in the context of global volcanic activity, pyroclastic currents are a recurring phenomenon in explosive outbreaks that can result in tragic consequences.

Overall, the situation around Etna remains tense, and the authorities are working to ensure the security of the population and tourists in the region. In the coming days, the observation of the volcano remains of the greatest importance in order to recognize possible further dangers at an early stage.