Strong explosive eruption at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A strong explosive eruption took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 14:11 UTC on May 25, 2022. This is the second eruption at the volcano since May 13.
Discolored water appears near Vulcano volcano, Italy
Residents living near Italy’s Vulcano volcano reported the appearance of discolored water in front of Levante Beach on May 22, 2022. The phenomenon started with the appearance of dark and foul-smelling water that soon turned milky-white, as seen in satellite imagery acquired by Sentinel-2.
Lava flow eruption at Etna, tremor at high levels and rising, Italy
An eruptive fracture opened on the northern flank of Etna’s Southeast Crater on the evening of May 12, 2022, after series of ash emissions. This led to the production of a small lava flow whose front reached the northern base of the crater. The flow is still active and producing ash- and steam-rich plumes as of early Saturday morning, May 14.
Large explosions at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A series of strong explosions took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy on May 13, 2022. The first event was a moderately strong explosion at 14:42 UTC, followed by a dozen other events over the next three minutes of which the most energetic was at 14:43 UTC.
Intense explosions from four vents at Stromboli volcano, Italy
Almost simulataneous explosions were recorded from four vents at Stromboli volcano, Italy late Friday, March 4, 2022. Thanks to Boris Behncke of INGV we have this amazing video of the eruption: Beautiful simultaneous (or almost so) explosions from four vents at…
Strong eruption at Etna, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
A new paroxysmal eruptive episode started at Etna volcano, Italy at 11:27 UTC on February 21, 2022. This is the second paroxysm at Etna in 2022. Strong strombolian activity, with ash cloud moving toward SE started at the volcano at 11:15 UTC today, forcing Etna…
Powerful eruption at Etna volcano, heavy ash emissions to 10 km (32 800 feet) a.s.l., Italy
Strombolian activity at Etna's Southeast Crater resumed early February 10, 2022, and reached full paroxysmal phase by the end of the day, with lava fountains 500 – 600 m (1 600 – 2 000 feet) tall, lava flows to southwest and southeast, and eruptive column up to…
Explosive activity resumes at Etna with heavy ash emission, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
Explosive activity accompanied by abundant ash emission resumed at Etna volcano at 11:15 UTC on December 14, 2021. Ash is dispersing south of the crater. Today's activity comes just a day after a small lava flow appeared at a new vent on Etna's eastern…
State of crisis and regional emergency declared for the island of Vulcano, Italy
The Sicilian government has declared a state of crisis and regional emergency for the island of Vulcano. The decision was made on November 19, 2021, due to increased volcanic activity at the volcano. The declaration will allow activation of all the necessary…
Powerful eruption at Etna, pyroclastic flows, ash to 7.5 km (24 600 feet) a.s.l., Italy
One month after its last paroxysmal eruptive episode, strombolian activity increased at Etna's Southeast Crater on October 20 and 21, 2021, and progressed into another paroxysm with strong ash emissions on October 23. This is the 52nd paroxysm since the series…
