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Volcanic ash shuts Sicily airport during peak tourist season

Mount Etna's eruption sent ash clouds over Sicily, closing the island's main airport, stranding travelers and diverting nearly 200 flights during the summer travel peak.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Plumes of volcanic ash have closed the main airport serving Sicily, stranding travelers and disrupting one of the Mediterranean’s top summer destinations.