Ash cloud from Etna volcano observed at 3.7 km, Italy

A thin and narrow ash plume from Etna volcano in Italy was observed at 3.7 km (12 000 feet) altitude at 16:00 UTC on September 28, 2026, based on satellite imagery, webcams, and VONA reports, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). The plume was identified in the vicinity of the crater and was described as a weak ash emission.

The advisory reported movement of the ash cloud to the south at about 20 km/h (10 mph). Model forecasts predicted the ash cloud to remain at the same altitude within the vicinity of the crater for up to 18 hours following the observation time. The Aviation Color Code was reported as red. Due to the low intensity of the event, quantitative ash values were not provided.