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Mount Etna ash cloud disrupts life around the volcano

An ash cloud from Mount Etna is affecting daily life in surrounding areas.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 22, 2026, 9:38 AM UTC.

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Volcanic ash can threaten local health, transport and aviation.

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'It's a nightmare': What life is like under Mount Etna's cloud of ash ↗euronews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

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