Starlink 2382 creates bright fireball over Europe
An unexpected atmospheric re-entry of the Starlink 2382 satellite at 19:29 UTC on August 27, 2024, created a stunning fireball over France, Switzerland, and northern Italy.
Two missing after severe flash floods in Italy’s Talanico
Heavy rains affecting parts of central Italy since August 26, 2024, caused flash floods and landslides in which two people went missing. Firefighters and security forces have been mobilized for search and rescue operations.
Waterspout outbreak off the coast of northern Italy and Sardinia
A waterspout outbreak was reported off the coast of northern Italy and the island of Sardinia over the past couple of days. One of the waterspouts might be responsible for the sinking of a large yacht on August 19.
Violent eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
Another phase of intense strombolian activity started at Etna’s Voragin crater during the afternoon hours of August 14, 2024, and over the next couple of hours evolved into violent lava fountaining — the 6th paroxysm at the volcano since July 4 when the series started.
Powerful paroxysmal eruption at Etna, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
Strombolian activity at Italy’s Etna volcano increased during the night of August 3 to 4, 2024, evolving into strong lava fountaining by 03:20 UTC on August 4. In response, the Aviation Color Code was raised from Orange to Red at 02:45 UTC, indicating a higher level of volcanic threat to air travel. The last significant eruption at Etna occurred on July 23.
Earthquake swarm at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy
A new earthquake swarm was registered at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy on July 26, 2024. This is the latest episode in a series of such events this year.
Major explosion at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A major explosion took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 19:16 UTC on July 26, 2024.
Strong ash emissions, new lava fountaining episode at Etna volcano, Italy
Strong Strombolian activity that started at Etna’s Voragine crater at 15:45 UTC on July 22, 2024, increased around 01:00 UTC on July 23 and evolved into a new lava fountaining episode at 02:59 UTC.
Strong paroxysmal event at Stromboli summit craters causes pyroclastic flow, Italy
A notable paroxysmal eruption occurred at Stromboli’s summit craters at 12:07 UTC on July 11, 2024, producing an eruptive column and pyroclastic flow along the Sciara del Fuoco.
Red alert at Stromboli volcano after increased activity, large pyroclastic flows, Italy
A gradual increase in activity was observed at Stromboli volcano starting at around 17:30 UTC on July 3, 2024. By July 4, a new lava flow and pyroclastic flows were recorded, reaching the coastline and spreading into the sea. At 18:00 UTC, the Department of Civil Protection raised the alert level for the volcano from Orange to Red and transitioned to the pre-alarm operational phase.
