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Recent Eruptions of Mount Etna (2021–2024)
2021 Eruptions

February–March 2021: Intense lava fountains, ash plumes, and Strombolian activity from the Southeast Crater.

May–June 2021: Effusive eruptions with lava flows, accompanied by explosive activity.

2022 Activity

February 2022: Spectacular lava fountains and ash emissions, disrupting air traffic briefly.

May–June 2022: Recurring paroxysms (violent explosive episodes) from the Southeast Crater.

2023 Eruptions

November–December 2023: Strong Strombolian explosions and lava flows, with ash affecting nearby towns.

2024 Activity

April 2024: A new eruptive phase with lava flows and ash emissions from the Bocca Nuova crater.

Key Facts
Location: Sicily, Italy

Height: ~3,357 m (varies with eruptions)

Hazards: Ash plumes, lava flows, and volcanic gases (affecting Catania and nearby areas).

UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013) due to its scientific and cultural significance.

Mount Etna remains closely monitored by the INGV (Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology). Its eruptions are frequent but rarely highly destructive, making it a natural laboratory for volcanologists.