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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!
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stratovolcano 926 m
Eolian Islands, Italy, 38.79°N / 15.21°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)
Stromboli 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. Paroxysm 3 July 2019
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.
Stromboli volcano tours: Volcanoes 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-day walking & study tour to Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano and Etna with our expert volcanologist)
Lava flow and explosions in Jan 2013
Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy) activity update: frequent small strombolian explosions from several vents
Sun, 28 Oct 2012, 11:05 11:05 AM | BY: T
 Seismic signal 27 Oct (INGV Catania)  Seismic signal 28 Oct (INGV Catania)
Judging from the current seismograms, activity at the volcano seems to be elevated today with a possibly stronger tremor signal. Due to bad weather, no visible observations are available.
The latest INGV report from yesterday mentions weak to medium levels of activity with frequent but generally small explosions.
Previous news
Activity remains at similar low to intermediate levels as during the past weeks. Explosions are relatively frequent, but mostly small. ... read all
Activity at Stromboli remains at fluctuating low to medium levels with frequent but mostly small explosions every 5 minutes or so. ... read all
Stromboli's seismic signal suggests that activity is low these days. Weak explosion signals are visible every 5 minutes or so. ... read all
Activity is a low to medium levels with relatively small explosions. Tremor is continuing to decrease. ... read all
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