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Etna and Stromboli update, 24 November 2012

On the evening of 21 November 2012, a weak glow was observed coming from within the New Southeast Crater at the summit of Etna. On the next morning, a deep-seated seismic swarm, consisting of around seventy events, occurred below the northwestern flank of Etna on 22 November 2012, with epicenters located in the area of Monte Maletto. Also on 22 November, the persistent explosive activity of Stromboli showed a clear increase, with episodes of spattering and low lava fountains from two vents located in the northern and central portions of the crater terrace.

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