Volcano eruption sparks panic in holiday hotspot filled with Brits - flights cancelled

Brits have seen their holidays descend into chaos.By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter 15:06, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Updated: 15:07, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Mount Etna (Image: Getty)Flights have been cancelled at one of Sicily's main airports after Mount Etna erupted earlier this week, sparking holiday chaos for many.M

Mount Etna: Huge volcanic eruption causes flight cancellations at popular British holiday hotspot  GB News

A videographer captured striking footage of lava flowing from a new eruptive vent on Mount Etna in Sicily on August 7. Emilio Messina said the lava emerged from a newly formed fissure about 9,000 feet above sea level and flowed into the Valle del Bove. The footage also showed explosive activity at Etna’s Voragine crate

Mount Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, has burst into life again as intense volcanic activity sent large quantities of ash, incandescent rock and lava into the air