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Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): intense activity, short-lived lava flow on Sciara del Fuoco

Wed, 25 Jun 2014, 11:25 | BY: T
Strong eruption from Stromboli's NE vent and a weak lava overflow
Strong eruption from Stromboli's NE vent and a weak lava overflow
Lava overflow on Sunday (image annotated by Culture Volcan)
Lava overflow on Sunday (image annotated by Culture Volcan)
A lava overflow erupted from the NW hornito on Sunday and traveled approx. 200 m down the Sciara del Fuoco. This followed a particularly intense phase of activity at this vent, marked by frequent and strong explosions and continuous spattering.
Smaller, short-lived overflows have occurred from the same vent since, and activity remains high, with many explosions from several vents:

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Stromboli volcano
stratovolcano 926 m
Eolian Islands, Italy, 38.79°N / 15.21°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Stromboli volcano eruptions:
Persistant (near-constant) activity since at least 2-3000 years. Most recent effusive (lava flow) eruptions from Dec. 2002-July 2003, March 2007, Aug-Oct 2014. Paroxysm 3 July 2019
Typical eruption style
Small explosive (strombolian) eruptions, typically every 20-30 mins. Intermittently, ca. every 2-20 years, minor effusive eruptions (lava flows); on average 2-5 times per year larger explosions.
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