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Etna volcano: the great flank eruption in July 2001

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The 2900 m vents in front of SE crater. The red light in the foreground comes from the erupting hornitos from the 2700 m vents behind me. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The 2900 m vents in front of SE crater. The red light in the foreground comes from the erupting horn...
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25 July. A small cone, about 10 meters tall, has been built above the 2700 vent area. Red light from the 2500 m vent behind. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
25 July. A small cone, about 10 meters tall, has been built above the 2700 vent area. Red light from...
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Night time explosion 500+ m high. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Night time explosion 500+ m high. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Night-time explosion from the 2500 m vent. Some blocks fly almost 1 km high. Lights of Catania in the background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Night-time explosion from the 2500 m vent. Some blocks fly almost 1 km high. Lights of Catania in th...
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July 27. Will the dam hold and contain the lava flow to the other side? Spectators, mostly journalists watch the lava flow invading La Sapienza. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
July 27. Will the dam hold and contain the lava flow to the other side? Spectators, mostly journalis...
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Landscaping on an active volcano: both bulldozers and lava flows transform the surface... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Landscaping on an active volcano: both bulldozers and lava flows transform the surface... (Photo: To...
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The lava flow and the bulldozer. Who's going to win? (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava flow and the bulldozer. Who's going to win? (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Spectators on the dam. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Spectators on the dam. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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(Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
(Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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The parking lot is given up and it's tried to make at least a little, symbolic dam to show activity;-) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The parking lot is given up and it's tried to make at least a little, symbolic dam to show activity;...
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(Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
(Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Police watches the approaching lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Police watches the approaching lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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The lava flow crosses the road, covering the parking lot, while bulldozers reinforce the dam shielding the main area of the complex. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava flow crosses the road, covering the parking lot, while bulldozers reinforce the dam shieldi...
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Thanks to its perfect setting and timing - mid July - the eruption receives lots of media coverage. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Thanks to its perfect setting and timing - mid July - the eruption receives lots of media coverage. ...
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The lava flow at La Spaienza at night. Fortunately, the main buildings are spared (this time). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava flow at La Spaienza at night. Fortunately, the main buildings are spared (this time). (Phot...
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The lava flow from the 2500 m vent, reaching La Spienza and lava flow from the lower vent at 2100 m elevation to the right. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava flow from the 2500 m vent, reaching La Spienza and lava flow from the lower vent at 2100 m ...
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