Current volcanic eruptions, Etna (Sicily), Popocatepetl (Mexico)

[Astronuc]

Mount Etna eruption halts flights to Sicily's Catania airport
https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...s-flights-sicilys-catania-airport-2023-05-21/

ROME, May 21 (Reuters) - Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted on Sunday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna spewed volcanic ash onto its runways, airport authorities said.

The 3,330 metre (10,925 ft) high volcano can burst into spectacular action several times a year, firing lava and ash high over the Mediterranean island. The last major eruption was in 1992.

Mexico raises alert level as volcano ejects smoke, ash, lava
https://news.yahoo.com/mexico-raises-alert-level-volcano-223420069.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Mexican authorities on Sunday raised the warning level for the Popocatepetl volcano to one step below red alert, as smoke, ash and molten rock spewed into the sky posing risks to aviation and far-flung communities below.

The volcano, located in central Mexico, is considered one of the most dangerous in the world because some 25 million people live within a 100-kilometer (60-mile) radius.

Sunday's increased alert level -- to "yellow phase three" -- comes a day after two Mexico City airports temporarily halted operations due to falling ash.

Popocatepetl is located on the borders of the central states of Morelos, Mexico, and Puebla, the capital of which an AFP reporter said Sunday had woken up to a blanketing of gray ash.

As of 14 May, 2023, there are 42 volcanoes erupting around the earth!