Mt. Etna Eruption ~ Local Coverage (latest event: Feb. 19 0500 local time! )

Looks like it is calming down now. an't see any lava flow at all this tme.
Can you still hear her?

reply to post by Tzavros

Just too weird for me, lol. I have to come HERE to see the volcano in my back yard.
Go figure!

There's reports of 'fallout' threatening the airport - closing yet again possibly - and from what the afternoon news said a few towns south east of me are getting hammered with the stuff.

Tzavros - She's quieting for sure, her rumbling has stopped.

peace

Me and my son are just looking at your pics from the deck.

I have been keeping an eye on your situation.

All I can say is wow.......what a view.

I was curious to know that when the clouds are gone, could you take a few more pics and post?

This will finaly be the end of usa...

Report on the last eruption



The 18th paroxysmal episode occurred 23 days after its predecessor (23 October), the longest quiescent interval between paroxysms since early July 2011. In nearly all other respects, this event was a precise repetition of the preceding episodes, of similar duration, intensity, and quantity of eruptive products. Finally it is notable that the eruptive activity started just one hour after a magnitude 4 earthquake offshore the northern (Tyrrhenian) coast of Sicily, in the area between Capo d'Orlando and Sant'Agata di Militello.

The lava flow produced by this eruptive episode has followed the same path as those emitted during the previous episodes, toward the floor of the Valle del Bove, immediately to the north of the Serra Giannicola ridge, stagnating to the southwest of Monte Centenari. The flow reached a total length of little less than 4 km. The New SEC cone underwent further growth in height, mostly on its southern side, where at least 10 m of new material accumulated bringing the total height of the cone to about 180-200 m above its base.

reply to post by liejunkie01

Hello to you both!
I'll be more than happy to take more photos for the both of you when the clouds let up!
It's been a horrific scene here lately with rain.
I'll not go into the gruesome details in-case your son is reading!
But, I promise more pictures ASAP!

peace

Although I am not american, thanks for the postcard perfect picture...so pretty.
Rainbows
Jane

I just noticed a little blip on the tremor graph here--Etna tremor info
And an earthquake at 08:06UTC?
Click to enlarge
Is this just a hiccup, or is the mountain ready for action again? Do you notice anything silo?

reply to post by Olivine

I've some pictures I took earlier I have to upload - but - this morning She seemed very 'pre-active'.
I also heard a little rumbling later but it was hard to discern at that point if it was She or no - as the clouds had rolled in!
I'll be back in a bit with photos of this morning!
THANK YOU~!

And those are not clouds but steam & 'stuff'.

Enjoy

Added note: I'm looking forward to hearing from Tzavros.

reply to post by silo13

She had a little do this morning, about 8am that worried me. It lasted only a few minutes but I am still watching her.


Her peek shot upto 10 then down again. In an eruption she goes to above 100. I could not see any earthquakes that should have effected her at that time.

reply to post by Tzavros

HA! I knew it! LOL
Of course THIS TIME (finally) I got to see it in person and snapped some pics.
Silly me though I waited to hear from you to tell me what my eyes and ears were telling me already!
SALUTE!

How's the 'triangle'? Do you think we're going to see more from Her in the next day or two? I'd be really interested to hear what you think. Not putting you on the spot, just wondering.

Auguri!

reply to post by silo13


Gorgeous photos, silo--what a beautiful day in your neighborhood!
I looked at the webcams this morning, and saw the "clouds". It's really nice having someone local to confirm that the "clouds" were in truth, the mountain doing her thing.
Thanks a bunch.

Still, many prayers for you and yours, silo.

Couldn't see this link for live webcam WITH NOISES posted

www.etnawalk.it...

Gracie, could you go and give the lens a wipe please?



Rainbows
Jane

Keep an eye open. She's been 'sounding off' this morning but NO smoke/steam/ash/ output.
Just noise.
That's a first in a long time!

peace

Well everyone. It has been a busy year for our Girl Muncibeddu "Etna"
I really thought she would make one more appearence this year but it is not to be. Activity has been rising the last week but I believe she is a little tired now.
There has been some nice cloud formations and quite a lot of smoke rising.
Today there was one small earthquake so we will keep watching in the new year.
Happy new year to everyone.
TZ.

Magnitude: 2.7
Location: Sicily, Italy

Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:43:01 GMT
GMT: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:43:01 GMT

Latitude: 37° 14' 24" N (37.2400°)
Longitude: 15° 58' 47" E (15.9800°)
Depth: 30.0 km

reply to post by Tzavros
I thought she might too.She's so beautiful lately it just hurts.

I'll get pics as soon as I can but my camera died and I'm waiting to replace it. As soon as I do Her's will be the first 'portrait' I take!

In fact, she's a little 'active' right now! At least you have the web cams!

peace

It's dark now, but I noticed a little "steam" a few hours ago on the webcams. The tremor has spiked just a bit. Tremor Graphs

Perhaps the 1st eruption of the year is building?

ETA: I can't wait to see some photos with your upcoming new camera.