New paroxysmal eruptive episode at Etna’s Southeast Crater, Italy

New paroxysmal eruptive episode at Etna’s Southeast Crater, Italy

After four weeks of moderate activity at its summit craters, Etna has unleashed a new paroxysmal eruptive episode from its Southeast Crater on the evening of January 18, 2021. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red at 20:21 UTC and lowered back to Orange at 05:46…

Lava fountains at Etna on December 22, 2020

Lava fountains at Etna on December 22, 2020

Strong strombolian activity and lava fountaining were observed at Etna's Southeast Crater on December 22, 2020, after dense cloud cover prevented initial clear observations of strong explosive activity that started on December 21. At 01:30 UTC on December 22,…

Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy

Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy

A strong explosive eruption started at Etna volcano on December 13, 2020, ejecting volcanic ash up to 4.8 km (16 000 feet) above sea level by 23:00 UTC. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. Monitoring networks observed increased strombolian activity at the SE…

Etna’s Southeast Crater erupting from two vents simultaneously, Italy

Etna’s Southeast Crater erupting from two vents simultaneously, Italy

Take a look at the sublime display of Etna's natural fireworks, with its Southeast Crater now erupting from two vents simultaneously. This video was recorded by INGV's Boris Behncke from Tremestieri Etnao on the southern side of Etna at daybreak on December…

Another powerful explosion at Stromboli volcano, Italy

Another powerful explosion at Stromboli volcano, Italy

Another powerful explosion took place at Stromboli volcano in Italy on November 16, 2020, just days after a sequence of powerful explosions on November 10. 2020. According to the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, an explosion of…

Powerful explosions at Stromboli volcano, Italy

Powerful explosions at Stromboli volcano, Italy

A sequence of powerful explosions occurred at Stromboli volcano, Italy on November 10, 2020, starting at 20:04 UTC. The Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, reports that at 20:04:20 UTC a major explosion has occurred in Stromboli's…