Etna and Stromboli update, 27 February 2013

On the morning of 27 February 2013, an episode of strong Strombolian activity and small lava fountains started within Etna's Bocca Nuova. This event is very similar to the episodes observed at the same crater between mid-January and early February; however, explosive activity was also observed at the Voragine, which since 1999 had not produced any magmatic activity. At Stromboli, a new lava overflow from the crater terrace started on the afternoon of 27 February 2013. A more detailed report will be posted here shortly.