Check out Brois’ twitter feed (Brois Twitter) for up-to-date news and pics from Mumma Etna, like this great shot from the 27th of Feb.
Etna on a clear late february day, as seen from Brois’ home.
According to the Global Volcanism Program “During improved viewing conditions on the evening of 1 February, volcanologists observed Strombolian activity from a single vent in the saddle between the cones of the Southeast Crater (SEC). Explosions occurred every few seconds and ejected incandescent bombs 200 m high. At the same time a vent at the base of the southern SEC cone issued a lava flow that traveled 2 km S, dividing into two branches. At dawn on 2 February the Strombolian activity produced a dense ash cloud that drifted E. At about 0550 emissions stopped and volcanic tremor suddenly decreased.”
Looks like Mumma Etna is quite active at the moment, lets hope we get to see something when we’re over, although lets also hope she doesn’t decide to get angry when we want to travel…
Check out Global Volcanism Program for all the latest updates on Etna.