Travelers in Italy are experiencing disruptions due to volcanic activity. Mount Etna's ash is affecting air travel, causing the closure of Catania airport. The airport, located on the Italian island of Sicily, has been shut down for five consecutive days.

The closure is stranding hundreds of summer holiday travelers during a peak travel week. The airport is expected to remain closed until early Saturday. This is the longest emergency of its kind since 2002, and it coincides with a major Italian holiday.

Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including information on the potential risks of volcanic ash to aircraft.