Volcanic eruption at Stromboli volcano, Eolian Islands: strombolian eruptions and lava fountains from the active crater at night

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Stromboli volcano, Eolian Islands, Italy, is known for its persistent strombolian activity, a term coined after this volcano, which has the nickname "Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea" (or "Lighthouse of the Mediterranean Sea") consisting of regular eruptions of lava from several vents. Small jets and fountains of lava are ejected when gas pressure inside the vent overcomes the weakly solidified plug. From the summit of the volcano, it is possible to look directly into the active vents. During times of elevated activity, up to 15-20 different vents can be active, sometimes at the same time.

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Location: Stromboli volcano, Stromboli Island, Eolian Islands, Sicily, Italy
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