Stromboli volcano 2014: strombolian activity and lava flow into the sea

For the first time since 2007, Stromboli has a new lava flow reaching the sea since 7 August 2014. Some impressions from a visit during 8-12 Aug: (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Stromboli volcano photos: lava flow into the sea August 2014 (32 εικόνες)

After two months of impressive and increasing activity at the summit vents, including several short-lived lava overflows, the magma inside the upper conduits breached the lower flank of the NE crater on the morning of 7 August, causing a massive surge of lava running down the Sciara. Within less than 20 minutes, it reached the sea, for the first time since 2007.
The volcano's plumbing system being "pierced" at a lower point than the summit, the rising magma continued to pour out from the new vent forming a beautiful lava flow. We visited the volcano during 8-12 August: (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Stromboli volcano photos: lava flow August 2014 (20 εικόνες)

Stromboli volcano lava flow into the sea 2014: videos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Stromboli volcano lava flow into the sea 2014: videos (1 Εικόνα)

Towards the end of May 2014, activity at Stromboli volcano strongly increased as the magma level inside the conduit rose considerably. The following pictures were taken during two climbs to the volcano with official mountain guides on 9 and 10 June, as part of our recent tour to Stromboli and Etna. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Stromboli volcano photos: strong activity June 2014 (28 εικόνες)

An effusive eruption began on Stromboli on 7 August 2014 and continued into Oct. After the first 5-10 days, lava flows no longer reached the sea, but produced varying channels of active lava flows on the upper parts of the slope. Constant rockfalls from these flows provided a fascinating view especially at night. The following photos were taken during our recent tour to Stromboli and Etna from 5-13 Oct 2014. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

Stromboli: lava flow in Oct 2014 (20 εικόνες)

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