• Lava overflow and spattering intensify at Stromboli volcano, Italy

    ByRishika Yadav

    Intensifying spattering activity in the northern area led to a lava overflow down the upper Sciara del Fuoco at Stromboli volcano in the Aeolian Islands, Italy on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. INGV reported it was accompanied by heightened seismic activity and increased tremor amplitudes.

  • Severe flooding in Catania, Sicily, Italy

    ByRishika Yadav

    Continuous rainfall led to flooding and infrastructural damage in Catania and nearby areas in Sicily, Italy, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. No dead or missing persons have been reported. In Acireale, firefighters responded to a collapsed perimeter wall, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.

  • Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong explosive eruption started at Etna volcano just before 11:00 UTC on November 10, 2024. Direct observations of the eruption were prevented due to dense meteorological cloud cover, however, notable ashfall was reported east and southeast of the volcano.

  • DNA study reshapes understanding of Pompeii’s ancient population

    ByTW

    New DNA analysis of skeletal remains in Pompeii is challenging long-held beliefs about the city’s ancient population. By revealing genetic links to populations in Rome and the eastern Mediterranean, the study paints Pompeii as a diverse, bustling hub in the Roman Empire, reshaping our understanding of its people and their connections across the ancient world.

  • Lava from Stromboli’s North Crater flows down to coastline, Italy

    ByHarsha Borah

    Stromboli’s North Crater experienced a significant increase in volcanic activity on November 6, 2024, marked by intensified spattering starting at 17:55 UTC. This activity led to a lava overflow that formed a steady flow down the Sciara del Fuoco, a prominent volcanic slope on the island’s northwest side, reaching the coastline.

  • High-energy explosions and lava flows at Stromboli volcano, Italy

    ByHarsha Borah

    Stromboli experienced a series of high-energy explosions on November 2 and 3, 2024, starting with an eruption in the northern crater at 14:20 UTC, followed by another in the same area and a third in the central-southern crater. These events caused hot material to slip down the Sciara del Fuoco and initiated an active lava flow from the north crater. 

  • Floods and landslides in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    ByTW

    Heavy rainfall caused massive flooding and landslides leading to vehicles getting washed away and roads becoming rivers on Saturday, October 19, 2024.