Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): short lava fountain and lava flow on 5 July
Fri, 6 Jul 2012, 10:05 | BY: T
An episode of increased activity was observed at Stromboli on 5 July evening. Tremor was visible on the seismic recording and Dr. Boris Behncke (INGV Catania) reported a lava fountain from the western vent in the crater accompanied by a small lava flow on the Sciara del Fuoco. Last year, there have also been similar episodes of this kind.
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