# @eumetsatmedia on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcLkIClshog
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69334261-eumetsatmedia-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5b5aaac72e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18T12:02:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** EUMETSAT (@eumetsatmedia) — https://gondola.cc/eumetsatmedia

## Caption

🌋 Captured by Meteosat-12 on 17 August, this image shows a large ash cloud streaming from #MountEtna in Sicily.

As one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Etna’s ongoing activity in August has led to significant travel disruption. 

Geostationary weather satellites like Meteosat-12 monitor these fast-developing events from 36,000km above Earth, providing critical observations for aviation safety and atmospheric tracking.

For more details, visit our Image of the Week 👇
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