Strombolian eruptions from Etna’s New SE crater this evening (image: LAVE webcam from Schiena dell’Asino)
Although no paroxysm has occurred since the last one almost a week ago (on 22 Dec), Etna continues to erupt, mainly from the eastern summit vent of the New SE crater.
Intense strombolian activity is currently taking place there, with a slow, but noticeable tendency to increase during the past day. Whether this might be heading towards another fire fountaining phase (paroxysm) in a nearer future can only be speculated upon.
Tremor signal showing a slow, steady increase lately (image: INGV Catania)