Photo Story: Mount Etna spews ash

People enjoy a sunny day at the beach while smoke and ashes rise from the Etna volcano, in Catania, Italy, 02 June 2022.

The wind pushed volcanic ashes towards Catania, creating inconvenience also at the airport.

Via EPA-EFE/Orietta Scardino

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