Etna activity Archives

Mt. Etna, the big eruption goes on

Posted on 31/05/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

It seems like a big eruption the one that started at dawn on May 30th from the summit of volcano Etna. A “surprise” for everyone, even for the volcanologists who by now expected anomalous or lateral eruptions. In fact, however, the volcano is “exploiting” some of the fractures that opened last December 24th to emit […]

New eruption from Mt Etna on May 30th

Posted on 30/05/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

After a long series of small signs and the new tremors recorded in the night, Mt Etna started a new eruption at dawn this morning, 30th May 2019. Unfortunately, due to the Sirocco clouds covering the top tourists and scientists were disappointed for missing the new “show”. Volcanologists must monitorate the event with the help […]

Etna Activity in progress 18/05/2016 – Live Updates

Posted on 18/05/2016 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Yesterday, there was stated an infrasound signal in the North East crater and an increase of the volcanic tremor amplitude. You were able to see some ash emission and intense degassing coming from the carter. In the zone of the so called Grotta del Gelo you could also hear explosion sounds. Today …To be continued. […]

Activity in progress at the Central crater of Etna 02/12/2015

Posted on 03/12/2015 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

Over the last few weeks weeks, the strombolian activity inside the Voragine crater, one of the four summit craters of Etna, lasted without relevant changes. The activity became noticeable by its intense explosions and changeable frequency, with larger red-hot lava ejections, sometimes accompanied by minor amounts of volcanic ash, in some cases, the chunks have […]

New eruption of Mount Etna 2015 – 13 MAY 2015

Posted on 13/05/2015 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

New eruption of Mount Etna, a remarkable sight (see photos): the first time in nearly 3 months, our Etna announces itself again. The whole morning the activity has been going on and the volcanic tremor is gradually increasing. New spectacular highlights are expected to be seen in the next few hours. Last night the outbreak […]