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Vulcano volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): photos June 2014

Tuesday, Jul 08, 2014
Some impressions from La Fossa crater during our recent visit to Vulcano Island. [more]
Location map of Italy's most active volcanoes (Etna, Stromboli, Vesuvius, Vulcano, Lipari, Campi Flegrei)
Location map of Italy's most active volcanoes (Etna, Stromboli, Vesuvius, Vulcano, Lipari, Campi Flegrei)

The hot springs of Vulcano at sea level
The hot springs of Vulcano at sea level

Crater of La Fossa volcano, with views over the archipelago
Crater of La Fossa volcano, with views over the archipelago
 

Vulcano volcano

Stratovolcano 500 m, Eolian Islands, Italy, 38.4°N / 14.96°E
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Earthquake list: past 7 days (only M>=-0.8) (2 quakes)

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Earthquake depth plotUpdated: Wed, 22 Jan 14:05 UTC (GMT)
TimeMag. / DepthDistanceLocationMapSource
Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Wed, 22 Jan 08:17 UTCM 1.3 / 4.5 km - [info]Vulcano (20 km) - Eolian Islands, Italy Costa Siciliana nord-orientale (Messina) (Italy)
[Map]		INGV
Fri, 17 Jan 2020
Fri, 17 Jan 04:13 UTCM 2.3 / 129 km - [info]Vulcano (18 km) - Eolian Islands, Italy Sicily, Italy
[Map]		EMSC
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.8*10^8 J (51 KWh) [learn more]

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La Fossa cone, Vulcano island, seen from the sea
La Fossa cone, Vulcano island, seen from the sea
Large breadcrust bomb at the crater rim of La Fossa volcano, Vulcano - Eolian Islands (Italy)
Large breadcrust bomb at the crater rim of La Fossa volcano, Vulcano - Eolian Islands (Italy)
Beneficial effects of volcanic mud, Vulcano island (Italy)
Beneficial effects of volcanic mud, Vulcano island (Italy)

 

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