Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

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Scientists at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia said volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified, with craters continuously emitting ash.

In response, scientists issued a red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, its highest level, though authorities said flights would continue to operate normally at a nearby airport unless ashfall increased.

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