Ash cloud from Etna volcano observed at 4.9 km altitude, Italy
A light ash cloud from Etna volcano, Italy, was observed near the summit at 4.9 km (16 000 feet) altitude at 05:00 UTC on August 9, 2026, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). The ash cloud was described as very weak and was moving south at about 10 km/h (5 mph).
The advisory was based on observations from satellite imagery, webcam data, and a Volcanic Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA). A plume of sulfur dioxide (SO2) was reported ahead of the ash cloud, extending from Etna to south of Malta. The Aviation Color Code was listed as orange.
Etna is a stratovolcano situated in the Sicily volcanic province of Italy.
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