Etna volcano paroxysm 19 July 2011 photos
The 6th paroxysm in 2011 of Etna's New SE crater occurred early on 19 July. Tom and a group of VolcanoDiscovery during the Stromboli to Etna tour were lucky to witness this extraordinary eruption.
At the time we arrive on the scene, the lava fountains start to rise sharply, reaching 3-500 m and f... [info]
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(1401 visti)
etna_i47586.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(465 visti)
The 300 m tall SE crater in the background looks small behind the 800+m high lava fountain from its ... [info]
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(1283 visti)
Our July group on this trip has been very lucky. first Stromboli, then Etna. We spend a fantastic ni... [info]
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(2177 visti)
etna_i47612.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(424 visti)
etna_i47615.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(1029 visti)
The lava fountain at the peak of activity reaches up to 800 m, perhaps even more. (Photo: Tom Pfeiff... [info]
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(1241 visti)
etna_i47631.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(410 visti)
Rivers of lava flows descend into the Valle del Bove. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(1249 visti)
etna_i47641.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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(659 visti)
The fronts of the main branches of the lava flow in the steep headwall of the Valle del Bove. (Photo... [info]
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As dawn approaches, the activity calms down and the fountains turn into giant lava bubbles. (Photo: ... [info]
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(443 visti)
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Solar Eclipse & volcano tour: A total solar eclipse will occur on 14 Dec 2020 and pass over southern Chile and Argentina. Chile's most active volcano Villarrica is located exactly on the center line where the eclipse will be best to observe.
We offer you the unique chance to combine the eclipse with a tour to one the world's most beautiful volcanic areas - the Lake District in Chile.
We offer you the unique chance to combine the eclipse with a tour to one the world's most beautiful volcanic areas - the Lake District in Chile.
From Stromboli to Etna tour: A small group tour with a volcanologist to discover the active volcanoes in Sicily: spend 8 fantastic days in some of the most beautiful and interesting volcanic areas in the world. Watch Etna and Stromboli erupt... Last but not least, very nice accommodation and delicious food wait for you!
Current activity of Bardarbunga volcano, Iceland: An intense seismic crisis started at Bárdarbunga volcano on 16 August 2014 and is continuing at the time of writing (23 Aug). It may or may not lead to a volcanic eruption, possibly under the Vatnajökull ice cap.
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