Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy

Source: https://watchers.news/2020/12/21/etna-eruption-december-21-2020/
Published: Dec 21, 2020
Author: Mike Rivero
Post Date: 2020-12-21 08:44:43 by Horse
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new paroxysmal eruptive episode started at Etna volcano, Italy on the morning of December 21, 2020. The Aviation Color Code has been raised to Red at 09:34 UTC.

According to the Etna Volcano Observatory, a strong intensification of strombolian activity started at Etna's Southeast Crater at 09:08 UTC.

The weather conditions don't allow continuous observation of the current phenomenon.

From a seismic perspective, the average amplitude of volcanic tremor in the Southeast Crater has high values.

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#1: BTP Holdings    To: Horse (#0)

strombolian activity

You do not want to be anywhere near a volcano when these happen. You might get hit with a blob of lava. ;)

STROMBOLIAN ERUPTIONS

BTP Holdings posted on 2020-12-21 10:09:06   Reply   Private Reply