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Eruption 2002 Special eruption July-August 2001 (italian)

11/08 2004 - Eruption ahead in the Valle del Bove

The lava flow, that is advancing at a regular speed of about 2-4 metres per second near Serra Gianicola Piccola, is divided in two parallel arms. The advanced one has already covered 900 metres and presents a final area of 10-15 metres wide. In some parts of the lava flow it's operating the so called “ingrottamento” phenomenon.

Sandro Bonaccorso, chief executive of the INGV of Catania, has confirmed that the desertic zone where the fissure is active is faraway from any built-up area.


photo by Ingv


Map by Ingv

10/08 2004 - Eruption ahead in the Valle del Bove

Today, Etna's guides have found out a new summit eruption of the volcano. Lava is going out from a significant fissure located near Serra Giannicola Piccola at 2650 m elevation. The lava flow seems to advance quite well. The eruption, started at 7 am, is distant from any town and it does not represent a threat for sicilian people.

In this picture, by Ingv, you can see Valle del Bove.

Lava that has gone out from the fissure for first is already cold. This happening has created a natural barrier for the following effusive material that flows underground (ingrottamento) for 100 metres and then goes out from a lowermost vent.

Regular procedures of inspection and control over the whole area has been started up by the INGV.


Mappa a cura dell'INGV di Catania

1 frattura eruttiva dalla cui base e' fuoriuscita la colatina del 7 settembre
2 campo di fratture secche (senza emissione di colate) in espansione nella Valle del Bove
3 zona euttiva e delle fumarole ed emissione di vapori

09/08 2004 - Etna Eruption

The small lava flow has extended over a distance of about 300 m and it has stopped.


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