Etna volcano update: Lava flow and strombolian activity increase, beginning of paroxysm seems immediate
Fri, 19 Feb 2021, 08:33
08:33 AM | BY: T
Thermal view from the south towards the New SE crater showing explosions at the summit vent and the lava flow (image: INGV thermal webcam)

View fro the SE towards the New SE crater with the lava flow (LAVE webcam)
The lava flow that had begun half an hour ago or so now increases and starts covering yesterday's flow. At the summit vent, explosions or small fountains are now visible as well.
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Fri, 19 Feb 2021, 08:21
Indications of a possible new paroxysm become stronger with the minute: lava flows have started to emerge from the summit vent of the New SE crater. ... read all
Fri, 19 Feb 2021, 08:08
Approx. 30 hours have passed since the last lava fountain episode or paroxysm at Etna, which followed after 30 hours after the preceding one. ... read all
Thu, 18 Feb 2021, 08:49
Less than 30 hours after Tuesday's spectacular paroxysm (lava-fountaining episode), the volcano gave again an impressive display of fire, producing another similar and very powerful eruption last night. ... read all
Thu, 18 Feb 2021, 00:45
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