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Mount Etna’s Renewed Activity Sends Ash, Smoke Skyward Why in the News? Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, witnessed renewed eruptive activity with ash, smoke and incandescent material emission, prompting Italian authorities to raise alert levels as light ashfall was reported in nearby coastal and tourist regions of Sicily. Renewed Volcanic Activity at Mount Etna: …
Read MoreUnderstanding Hayli Gubbi’s Sudden Volcanic Eruption Why in the News? The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on November 23, surprising scientists as it had remained dormant for nearly 12,000 years. Researchers are analysing satellite data and ash samples to understand the geological triggers behind this unexpected volcanic activity. This eruption has drawn …
Read MoreVolcanic Ash from Ethiopia Threatens India’s Aviation Why in the News? Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption is drifting towards India, prompting the DGCA to issue safety advisories for airlines and airports. The ash cloud, entering through Rajasthan, could affect flight paths and visibility across several Indian states, potentially causing disruptions similar to mass …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Mount Ibu’s eruption in Indonesia, spewing a 5 km ash tower, follows a raised alert level, yet causes no immediate harm. About Ibu Volcano: Location: Situated in the Maluku Islands, East Indonesia, on the island of Halmahera Isolation: Among the most isolated and least accessible volcanoes in Indonesia Height: Stands at …
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