Stromboli volcano (Italy) activity update: frequent strombolian explosions
Fri, 19 Apr 2019, 14:43 | BY: T
Ash plume from an eruption at Stromboli a few minutes ago (image: Francesca Utano)
Similar eruption seen from the 400 m viewpoint (image: INGV Catania)
Frequency of eruptions at Stromboli since Jan 2019 (image: INGV Catania)
Eruption from the western vent seen on the Pizzo therma cam (image: INGV Catania)
Most explosions occur from the the NE and the westernmost vent, ejecting incandescent material to typically 80-150 m height. The latter vent seems to be particularly active recently, with frequent ash-rich strombolian-type explosions such as in the images attached taken a few minutes ago.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2019, 06:00
Stromboli volcano (Aeolian Islands, Italy) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 April-23 April 2019 (Continuing Activity)
INGV reported that during 15-21 April activity at Stromboli was characterized by ongoing Strombolian activity and degassing from multiple vents within the crater terrace, though activity intensified on 19 April. Explosions originated at a rate of 3-16 per hour mainly from two vents (N1 and N2) in Area N (north crater area, NCA) and at least four vents (including C, S1, and S2) in Area C-S (South Central crater area). Explosions from the N1 vent ejected lapilli and bombs mixed with ash no more than 150 m high. ... Read all
Thu, 21 Mar 2019, 03:19
Stromboli volcano (Italy): activity back to low-normal levels, summit access reopened
During the past weeks, activity has gradually decreased to the volcano's typical low to normal levels of activity. Read all
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