Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): strong and frequent strombolian eruptions
Wed, 6 Aug 2014, 14:26 | BY: T
According to the local mountain guides and visitors, explosive activity at Stromboli is currently at elevated levels. Several vents in the crater terrace produce strong and frequent strombolian explosions. Access to the summit area is frequently closed, but for those visiting the island at the moment, good viewpoints are also found along the Sciara del Fuoco up to 400 m elevation (permitted limit).
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Wed, 6 Aug 2014, 06:00
Stromboli volcano (Aeolian Islands, Italy) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 August-12 August 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)
INGV reported that during 6-10 August, a new lava overflow occurred from the crater terrace of Stromboli in the central part of the Sciara del Fuoco. This new lava flow began on 6 August accompanied by large landslides of hot material that reached tens of meters onto the ocean surface. On 7-9 August, a second lava overflow occurred from the north of the crater terrace that covered a plateau at 600 m elevation and six arms of the flow reached the sea. ... Read all
Sun, 20 Jul 2014, 06:52
Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy) activity update
Overall, activity remains similar. Several smaller and larger, but all short-lived lava overflows occurred from the second NE vent over the past days. ... Read all
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