Violent phase of explosive/effusive activity observed at Etna, Italy

Violent phase of explosive/effusive activity observed at Etna, Italy

A violent phase of explosive/effusive activity began at Mount Etna early on June 15, 2014. Strombolian activity at the New SE crater and volcanic tremor started to increase on the evening of June 14. Airport authorities had to redirect flights to other airport

Persistent strombolian activity at Etna's New Southeast Crater

Persistent strombolian activity at Etna's New Southeast Crater

Mild, persistent strombolian activity is continuing at Etna's New Southeast Crater (NSEC) from the same two eruptive vents within the crater that have been active over the past few days.

Lava emission continues from an effusive vent located within the

Another paroxysm at Etna's New Southeast Crater, Italy

Another paroxysm at Etna's New Southeast Crater, Italy

Etna's New Southeast Crater began its 20th paroxysm of the year late on December 14. It ended at dawn of December 15, shortly after reaching its peak.

Although the eruption was relatively long, it was weaker than its spectacular previous paroxysm.

Spectacular 18th paroxysm at Mt. Etna, Italy

Spectacular 18th paroxysm at Mt. Etna, Italy

Spectacular lava bubbles over the New SE crater announced 18th paroxysm of Mt. Etna in Italy. The eruption continues to increase and there are now at least 2 vents producing lava fountains. A tall ash plume triggered the temporary airspace closure over

Mount Etna erupts – lava fountains up to 800 meters

Mount Etna erupts – lava fountains up to 800 meters

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has erupted again, less than a week from it's last eruption. In the morning of November 23, 2013 the 17th paroxysmal eruptive episode occurred at the cinder cone east of Etna's Southeast Crater. Continuous

New episode of lava fountaining and powerful explosions at Etna's SE crater

New episode of lava fountaining and powerful explosions at Etna's SE crater

After an interval of relative quiescence of 16 days, Etna's New Southeast Crater (NSEC) has produced a new episode of lava fountaining (paroxysm) on the morning of November 11, 2013.

The culminating phase, with lava fountains, ash emission and lava flows,

Etna reclaims its status as one of most active volcanoes on Earth

Etna reclaims its status as one of most active volcanoes on Earth

With a series of paroxysms, Mount Etna has reclaimed its status as one of the most active volcanoes on Earth

After a 4 month respite, Sicily’s massive Etna Volcano is again showing signs of life. Beginning on September 3, 2013, the Osservatorio Etneo