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Daily Record
6 days ago
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- Daily Record
Mount Etna eruption sees flight warning issued to travellers
The tallest active volcano in Europe erupted on Monday leaving tourists terrified. Holidaymakers with plans to travel to Italy this week are being advised to check with their holiday provider following a volcanic eruption. Thousands of people are facing flight delays, cancellations after Mount Etna erupted in Sicily on Monday, June 2. Tourists were seen running for their lives after Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, started erupting at around 4am. Volcano reported that a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm on Sunday evening before reaching a peak at 1am on Monday. The tremor was localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology issued a statement at 11.03am local time (10.03am BST), on Monday saying: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous. Over the past few hours, the falling of a little thin ash has been flagged in the Piano Vetore area." Following the eruption, Sarah Rodrigues, a travel expert with Avanti travel insurance, has outlined practical steps travellers can take to protect themselves and recover any costs. She said: "Volcanic eruptions can have a huge impact on your holiday plans. If you're due to travel and find your trip will be affected by a natural disaster there are steps you can take to try to change your plans or to get a refund. 'The first thing you should do is contact the holiday provider you booked your trip with to see what support they can give you, as they may be able to provide an alternative, or to refund or reschedule your trip. 'If your holiday provider can't help you reschedule or refund your costs, you should contact your bank. You may be able to recoup your costs through a 'chargeback claim' if you paid using a credit card. 'If you've tried both options without any luck, then you may be able to claim through your holiday insurance . It's important to check your policy documents before cancelling a trip or if you decide not to travel, so check out the 'Travel Delay' section in your policy wording to find out if a natural disaster is covered." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Travellers who are already on holiday when a disaster occurs are advised to contact their insurance provider. Sarah added: "If you're already on holiday and your return journey to the UK is delayed or cancelled, speak with your holiday provider for alternative options. "In this instance, your travel insurance policy should automatically extend to cover the extra time you need to get home. "However, always check with your insurance provider to be on the safe side. 'You will also need to speak with your holiday provider if your accommodation is affected, as they may be able to find you an alternative place to stay or, if necessary, to bring you home early.
Irish Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mount Etna 'red alert' volcano erupts as tourists flee in panic
Breathtaking footage has emerged from Sicily today after Mount Etna erupted, sending tourists running for their lives. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and started erupting again early this morning. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said the blast was a series of "strombolian explosions of growing intensity". It issued a statement, saying: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous. Over the past few hours, the falling of a little thin ash has been flagged in the Piano Vetore area." According to Volcano a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm last night before reaching a peak at 1am. The tremor was localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. Meanwhile, pilots were issued with a red alert after this morning's eruption. Although no volcanic ash cloud was detected in initial satellite imagery, a cloud primarily composed of water vapor and sulfur dioxide was observed drifting southwest. Pilots were being warned to be aware of the potential danger of flying through volcanic ash. Volcanic ash is hard and abrasive, and can quickly cause significant wear to propellers and turbocompressor blades, and scratch cockpit windows, impairing visibility. Previous eruptions around the world have seen planes grounded for days due to the potential risk. The red alert was downgraded to orange three hours after it was first issued. It currently remains at orange. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Daily Record
Mount Etna erupts as huge explosion seen for miles
Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and started erupting again early this morning. Mount Etna has erupted in Sicily, sending tourists running for their lives. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and started erupting again early this morning. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous." Volcano reported that a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm last night before reaching a peak at 1am. The tremor was localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. While no volcanic ash cloud has been detected in initial satellite imagery a cloud primarily composed of water vapor and sulphur dioxide (SO2) was observed drifting southwest from the volcano. Pilots have been issued with a red alert after this morning's eruption. Although no volcanic ash cloud was detected in initial satellite imagery, a cloud primarily composed of water vapor and sulfur dioxide was observed drifting southwest. Pilots were being warned to be aware of the potential danger of flying through volcanic ash. Volcanic ash is hard and abrasive, and can quickly cause significant wear to propellers and turbocompressor blades, and scratch cockpit windows, impairing visibility. Previous eruptions around the world have seen planes grounded for days due to the potential risk. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tourists run for their lives as famous volcano erupts in Europe holiday hotspot
Mount Etna has erupted in Sicily, sending people running for their lives. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and started erupting again early this morning. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous. "Over the past few hours, the falling of a little thin ash has been flagged in the Piano Vetore area." Accoridng to Volcano a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm local time before reaching it peak just before 1am. The tremor was localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. Accoridng to Volcano a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm local time before reaching it peak just before 1am. The tremor has been localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. #Etna éruption en live Mount Etna has erupted in Sicily. Dramatic footage shows people running for their lives below an ash cloud.
