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 Climbing Stromboli volcano: Stromboli provides one of the most remarkable opportunities to watch volcanic eruptions from close: a natural ridge located 150 m above the active vents. A classic and all-time favorite tour by anyone interested in seeing active volcanoes! Random pictures | |
 Stromboli, a small island north of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and famous for its normally small, but regular explosions throwing out glowing lava from several vents inside its summit crater. This activity has been going on for at least 2000 years, as long as there is written memory of the activity, which Stromboli lended its name to, the so-called strombolian activity. stratovolcano 926 m
Eolian Islands, Italy, 38.79°N / 15.21°E Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Stromboli webcams / live data | ReportsStromboli volcano videosStromboli volcano books | Tours | Places to stayStromboli volcano eruptions:Persistant (near-constant) activity since at least 2-3000 years. Most recent effusive (lava flow) eruptions from Dec. 2002-July 2003, March 2007, Aug-Oct 2014. Typical eruption style:Small explosive (strombolian) eruptions, typically every 20-30 mins. Intermittently, ca. every 2-20 years, minor effusive eruptions (lava flows); on average 2-5 times per year larger explosions. Last earthquakes nearbyStromboli volcano toursVolcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour (15-days study & walking tour from Vesuvius to Etna) Stromboli Trekking (group and private tours to watch Stromboli volcano) From Stromboli to Etna (9-days walking & study tour to Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano and Etna with a volcanologist)
Latest satellite images  Lava flow and explosions in Jan 2013 Eruption updates & news from Stromboli:
Wed, 24 Oct 2018, 09:39  Eruption from NE crater at dusk (image: Ingrid Smet / VolcanoDiscovery)
The activity at the volcano remains impressive, with frequent explosions of varying size from several vents, often at intervals of only few minutes. ...moreTour leader Ingrid reported from the ongoing Italy volcano tour when she climbed the volcano with a small group on 20 Oct:  Sketch of the crater terrace
 Eruption from SW crater at night (image: Ingrid Smet / VolcanoDiscovery)
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Wed, 10 Oct 2018, 08:10  Eruption from Stromboli last evening (INGV webcam on 400 m viewpoint) Over the past weeks, the frequency of explosions at the volcano has significantly increased. ...moreOur tour leader Marco Fulle visited the volcano yesterday along with a small group on our ongoing Stromboli to Etna tour and reported that they saw more than 100 eruptions from various vents in total, during the 90 minutes they stayed on the top!  Frequency of explosions at Stromboli during the past months (INGV Catania)  Vents in the crater of Stromboli as of Oct 2018 (INGV Catania) [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 23 May 2018, 18:01  Eruption from Stromboli's NE crater on 22 May 2018 Eruptions from Stromboli's NE crater continue to be impressive, with heights reaching up to 200-300 m above the vent. The attached picture is an example of a moderate explosion we observed during our ongoing tour yesterday evening from a viewpoint on Bastimento, at about the same elevation from a few 100 m to the east. Tue, 22 May 2018, 08:33  Webcam view of an eruption at Stromboli last night (image: INGV Catania webcam) The activity at the volcano is at moderate levels and has been increasing over the past days, according to the local mountain guides. ...moreWhen observed last evening, the vent towards the SE end of the crater terrace produced typical, moderate to strong strombolian explosions at intervals ranging from 30 seconds to (more often) 10-20 minutes, ejecting lava bombs to up to approx. 300 m and showering the outer crater flanks with incandescent bombs, some of which roll down the Sciara del Fuoco. Relatively strong detonation sounds and shock waves accompany some of the eruptions. The other vents seemed relatively quiet. [ less] Wed, 25 Apr 2018, 05:12
 Explosion at Stromboli yesterday morning (image: INGV Catania webcam) A series of stronger explosions occurred yesterday (24 April) morning at 11:05 local time from the southernmost vent of the central crater area, ejecting glowing bombs to approx 250 m and generating a dense ash plume that rose a few hundred meters. Sat, 10 Mar 2018, 09:08 
Typical strombolian explosion Thursday morning (image: INGV Catania webcam) Access to the summit area has been officially re-opened, just in time for the coming tourist season where group tours to climb the volcano are organized daily, allowing a unique chance to see its eruptions from close. ...moreThe activity at the volcano has been at normal levels recently, with small to moderate strombolian-type explosions from various vents every 5-10 minutes on average. A slightly larger-than-average explosion occurred at the volcano 2 days ago (8 Mar) at 14:10 local time, generating an ash plume that rose a few hundred meters. Activity returned to lower levels soon after. [ less] [ read all] Fri, 19 Jan 2018, 10:29  Small eruption at Stromboli this morning (image: INGV webcam from 400 m viewpoint) According to visual monitoring through webcams, reports by friends on the island and from volcanologist involved, activity at the volcano has decreased recently and is now back at average levels, with frequent small to moderate sized strombolian explosions. ...moreLarger explosions, however, can always occur at any time and with no warning. [ less] Fri, 12 Jan 2018, 08:56  Example of a strong strombolian eruption at Stromboli from this morning (image: INGV Catania thermal webcam from 400 m Sciara viewpoint) A very strong explosion seems to have occurred last night around 21:00 local time, friends of ours who are currently on the island reported. Thomas H. who at the time was in a house near the port (east side of island) wrote: ...more" Last night, around 9pm, a very large detonation occurred at the mountain and the night sky was bright as day, even the window facing the sea towards the east was lit up... my girlfriend believed to hear rumblings from falling rocks, while I suspected this to be rather the sound of strong rain." [ less] [ read all] More on VolcanoDiscovery: Merapi volcano photos: One of the most active and most dangerous volcanoes of Indonesia: Merapi meaning "the one who makes fire", is a feared but also venerated holy mountain looming over the city of Yogyakarta, capital of Central Java.  Definition of a volcano: A volcano is the term for any place on the surface of the earth, where hot molten rock (magma) reaches the surface. |
