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Mount Etna began spewing ash and smoke today, forcing Sicilian authorities to close Catania airport.
"Due to the activity of Etna and the large amount of volcanic ash that has fallen at the airport, flights have been suspended," said the airport management.
Footage broadcast by Italian media shows cars in Catania covered in a layer of gray dust. Etna, which reaches 3324 meters in height, is the most active volcano in Europe.
Last year, around 10 million passengers passed through Catania International Airport, which serves the eastern part of Sicily, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy.