• 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

    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 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, 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

  • A new paroxysm at Etna's New Southeast Crater

    Only two days passed since the last eruption, and new, 12th paroxysm of the New SE crater happened during April 20, 2013. According to INGV Sezione di Catania, explosive activity had resumed on April 19, 2013, less than 24 hours after the end of the previous