Etna volcano update: continuing lava flows

Strombolian explosion and lava flow on the evening of 24 August (image: Boris Behncke)

Strombolian explosion and lava flow on the evening of 24 August (image: Boris Behncke)

The explosive-effusive eruption at the volcano continues.

The summit eruption that started on 14 August resumes with two lava arms emerging from the fissure vents on the southern flank of the Southeast crater.

Strombolian explosions continue to generate lava bombs and emissions of ash.

Lava branches and its development (image: Sentinel-2)