Spectacular eruption of Etna: lava fountains and pyroclastic flow to the south-east crater

Spectacular eruption of Etna: lava fountains and pyroclastic flow to the south-east crater

By Dr. Kyle Muller

Etna generated a pyroclastic flow and spectacular lava fountains. No risk for the surrounding areas: updates and explanations of what is happening ..

On the morning of June 2, 2025 Etna gave a show with a sudden and intense volcanic activity. The surveillance cameras (below you can follow the live images transmitted by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology) have resumed a flow pyroclastic: a cloud of hot and gas material, generated by the collapse of a piece of the South-east crater. Fortunately, this flow has not exceeded the hem of the Leone Valley, a natural area that often acts as a barrier to the erriva materials.

Etna is in turmoil: the tremor and intensity of the roars grew

At the same time, the explosions of the south-east crater have become even more energetictransforming itself into spectacular fountains of lava. The measurements of scientists show that the tremor volcanic – A typical signal of eruptions – has grown a lot, indicating that the volcano is really in turmoil. Also i “Boati” volcaniccaptured by the sensors, intensified.

The ground in some areas around Etna is deforming

The surveys of the stations that monitor i movements of land (a kind of “electrocardiogram” of the volcano) show that the ongoing deformation – which began precisely with this eruptive phase – continues. However at the moment in other areas around the volcano There are no significant movements of the soil.

Kyle Muller
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Dr. Kyle Muller
Dr. Kyle Mueller is a Research Analyst at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 2019, where his dissertation was supervised by Dr. Scott Bowman. Dr. Mueller's research focuses on juvenile justice policies and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among youth offenders. His work has been instrumental in shaping data-driven strategies within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and community engagement.
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