Is Mount Etna erupting today?
Etna is in a state of significant activity per the latest official reports.
Latest official notice: 11 Sept, 10:00 UTC · 1 h 25 min ago
This answer is derived mechanically from the latest official notices below — it is a dashboard interpretation, not an official alert level. For authoritative information always consult INGV Osservatorio Etneo. INGV-OE ↗
The official signals right now
- INGV aviation colour code: ORANGE · issued 11 Sept, 07:10 UTCsource: INGV-OE
WEAK ASH EMISSION STILL ONGOING
- Toulouse VAAC reports no observed volcanic ash · ETNA.147 · 11 Sept, 10:00 UTCsource: TOULOUSE VAAC
- Official INGV tremor graph (station ECPN), regenerated 3 min ago · OFFICIAL GRAPH source: INGV-OE
- Latest INGV-OE communicationsource: INGV-OE
VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) del 11-09-2026 07:10 (UTC)
Aviation Color Code: ORANGE - Ash Emission Finish · Volcano Activity Summary: WEAK ASH EMISSION STILL ONGOING
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How does this page know whether Etna is erupting?
The answer is derived mechanically from the latest official products: the INGV Osservatorio Etneo aviation colour code (VONA), Toulouse VAAC volcanic ash advisories, the official volcanic tremor graphs, and INGV-OE communications. Every value shows its source and issue time. Nothing is estimated or simulated — if official data is unavailable, the page says so.
Is this an official alert level?
No. The status shown is a dashboard interpretation based on the latest official reports, not an alert level issued by the authorities. For authoritative information and civil-protection guidance, refer to INGV Osservatorio Etneo and the Italian Civil Protection Department.
Is an Etna eruption dangerous for tourists in Catania or Taormina?
Most Etna activity affects the summit area, far from towns. The most common effects for visitors are ash fall and possible delays or closures at Catania Airport. During eruptive episodes the authorities restrict access to the summit zones. Check the airport status page and official sources before travelling.
How often does this page update?
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