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Mount Etna Volcano Disrupts Flight Traffic in Sicily Again
Volcanic activity from Mount Etna has caused delays and cancellations in air traffic to and from Sicily, leading the air traffic control to halt flights at Catania Airport until midnight due to heavy ash. Tens of planes were diverted to other airports on the island, stranding thousands of travelers, while KLM canceled its weekend flights to Catania and rebooked passengers elsewhere. The Italian airport advises passengers to monitor developments and avoid arriving without confirmation. Mount Etna, standing over 3,300 meters high, is one of Europe's most active volcanoes alongside Stromboli, erupting frequently with large smoke plumes and ash that can damage aircraft engines.
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