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Local sources from Italy: Euronews Italiano, Sky Tg24.
UK coverage: Euronews.

Mount Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has erupted off the coast of Sicily, Italy. The eruption comes just days after Mount Etna, located 180km away, also erupted with lava and ash, leading to an increase in the alert level in the area.

According to reports from Euronews Italiano, the Stromboli volcano is under special surveillance following a sequence of pyroclastic flows on Friday morning. The Department of Civil Protection announced the transition from the orange alert level to the red alert level and the pre-alarm operational phase. Stromboli is known for its regular eruptions, usually of mild intensity, causing lava to flow from the vents inside its crater.

The eruption at Mount Etna, the tallest and most active volcano in Europe, occurred just a day earlier. The lava fountain activity of the Voragine Crater gradually diminished during the night and ceased around 01:50 UTC. As a result of the eruption, airspace sectors B2 and B3 were closed due to the presence of volcanic ash, but they are scheduled to reopen at 15:00 after the removal of the ash from affected pavements.

Sky Tg24 reports that since late afternoon yesterday, Stromboli has been experiencing intense spattering activity, with a flow of incandescent material rapidly spreading along the Sciara del Fuoco and reaching the coastline. The Coast Guard, along with patrol boats, ships, and aircraft, has been engaged to ensure the safety of residents and tourists on the island.

The eruption of both Mount Stromboli and Mount Etna highlights the heightened volcanic activity in the region. The Italian fire department and coast guard are closely monitoring the situation, and residents and tourists are advised to stay informed and follow any instructions or alerts issued by the authorities.