Etna volcano (Sicily, Italy): impressive lava flows

The incandescent lava flow travels onto the W-SW flank (image: Etna Walk)

The incandescent lava flow travels onto the W-SW flank (image: Etna Walk)

The effusive eruption at the volcano persists.

The advancing lava flow continues to be active on the western-southwestern flank, emitting from the new vent at the southern base of the summit crater complex. It has extended approximately 2 km to the southwest along the upper slope of the volcano.