EUSI, using Maxar’s WorldView-2 satellite, captured detailed imagery of Mt. Etna’s Voragine crater erupting on July 4th, breaking a four-year silence. The 50 cm resolution images reveal smoke rising amidst clouds and lava flowing from the crater.
This latest eruption, which began on July 3rd, marks a reawakening of Europe’s tallest and most active volcano. The lava had erupted into the sky with the magma flowing into one of Etna’s oldest vents, the ‘Bocca Nuova’ crater.
A Volcanic Giant with a Rich History
Standing at 3,330 meters, Mt. Etna is Italy’s largest active volcano. Designated a Decade Volcano by the UN, Etna’s significance lies in its potential for destructive eruptions and proximity to populated areas.
EUSI’s imagery provides valuable insights into this volcanic giant’s activity, aiding scientists and researchers in understanding and monitoring its behaviour.
