Weak ash emission at Etna volcano, Italy

Explosive activity with weak ash emission was reported at Etna volcano in Italy on June 19, 2025. The event began at 04:33 UTC, as documented in the VAAC advisory.

According to the advisory, the eruption produced weak ash emissions; however, volcanic ash could not be detected in satellite imagery at 15:00 UTC due to intervening meteorological cloud cover. The Aviation Color Code is currently Red. There are no ash cloud forecasts currently available, and further updates are expected no later than 18:00 UTC.

Etna is not covered in the most recent Global Volcanism Program Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for late May 2025. For additional details about recent or ongoing activity, refer to official sources such as INGV or the VAAC advisories.

Etna is a large stratovolcano located on the east coast of Sicily and is the most active volcano in Europe. Its hazards include frequent ash emissions, lava flows, and occasional pyroclastic flows, periodically impacting local air traffic and settlements. Nearby cities at risk include Catania and smaller communities on Etna’s slopes, which are accustomed to frequent but generally low-level volcanic activity.