The Stromboli has come to life. Glowing lava from the volcano rolls towards the sea. The civil protection authorities warn.
Rome – Thick plumes of ash are visible over the crater. An imposing lava flow plunges over the crater towards the sea. At 9:22 a.m. local time, the Stromboli showed its force of nature. There is a state of emergency on the Mediterranean island of the same name.
Volcano eruption on Stromboli: civil protection authority warns
The residents and tourists of Stromboli should stay in their homes, protecting their mouth, nose and head and eyes from ash. Anyone on a boat should steer into the open sea. The mayor of Lipari again points this out in a statement due to the strong volcanic activity on Sunday afternoon.
Stromboli (930 meters) is, like Etna, an active volcano. Since 1934 the Stromboli has been continuously active at a low level. Spectacular shots of the outbreak on Sunday can be found on social networks.
Stromboli: Spectacular footage of the volcano erupting
A pyroclastic flow formed on Sciara del Fuoco shortly after the explosive activity surged, reports the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. In a short time, the glowing lava flow reached the sea at the foot of the Sciara. A pyroclastic flow is also often referred to as a cloud of fire and avalanche, which consists of very hot gas, ash and lava boulders wetteronline.de.
Volcano eruption in Italy: Stromboli triggers mini tsunami
The event triggered a two centimeter high sea wave that was registered by the tsunami warning system. According to the INGV volcanologists, part of the rim of the crater – probably to the north – must have collapsed on Sunday morning. The collapse released a massive pyroclastic flow and lava. A slight earthquake lasting about three minutes was recorded. Nothing is known about damage and injuries. (ml)
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