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Stromboli volcano: normal strombolian activity in July 2009

In July 2009, Stromboli's activity was at normal to high levels, with typical stormbolian eruptions from NW, central and NE vent. The phtos here were taken on July 8 and 14 during exceptionally clear weather (levante and scirocco winds) at the summit.

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The configuration of Stromboli's crater terrace in July 2009 (14 July). The most prominent feature is the huge cone in the NE part of the crater (r)with twin vents on its top. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The configuration of Stromboli's crater terrace in July 2009 (14 July). The most prominent feature i...
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A powerful explosion from the NE vent throws hundreds of incandescent lava bombs onto the outer flanks, where they start rolling down along the Sciara del Fuoco. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A powerful explosion from the NE vent throws hundreds of incandescent lava bombs onto the outer flan...
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Wide-angle view of the NE vent of Stromboli at night during an eruption. The sea in the background is illuminated by the moon. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Wide-angle view of the NE vent of Stromboli at night during an eruption. The sea in the background i...
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Strong eruption from NW vent at night; lava bombs fall all over the crater terrace. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strong eruption from NW vent at night; lava bombs fall all over the crater terrace. (Photo: Tom Pfei...
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An ash-rich and therefore darker oblique eruption from the NE vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
An ash-rich and therefore darker oblique eruption from the NE vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Bright eruption from the central crater and glowing from NE vent (r), and a smaller eruption from the western vent (l). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Bright eruption from the central crater and glowing from NE vent (r), and a smaller eruption from th...
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Eruptions at all vents at the same time: NW vent (l), the central vent erupting a fountain-like jet (centre) and the vents on the huge cone in the NE crater erupting. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Eruptions at all vents at the same time: NW vent (l), the central vent erupting a fountain-like jet ...
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Eruptions from the NW and central vents in the blue twilight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Eruptions from the NW and central vents in the blue twilight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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A small eruption from the NE crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A small eruption from the NE crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Very bright eruption - the red lava is visible in daylight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Very bright eruption - the red lava is visible in daylight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Candle-like eruption from the uppter NE crater vent and steaming from fumaroles on the lower crater walls. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Candle-like eruption from the uppter NE crater vent and steaming from fumaroles on the lower crater ...
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Most eruptions from the NW crater were only small or medium in size, throwing blocks to 50-100 m above the vent. On July 7, the central vents were only glowing. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Most eruptions from the NW crater were only small or medium in size, throwing blocks to 50-100 m abo...
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Strong eruption from NW vent and a small eruption from the NE vent (r). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strong eruption from NW vent and a small eruption from the NE vent (r). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Bright eruption at the NW vent in twilight (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Bright eruption at the NW vent in twilight (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Violent eruption from the NW vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Violent eruption from the NW vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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Ash-rich eruption from the NE vent (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ash-rich eruption from the NE vent (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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