The eruption from Stromboli, a volcanic island off Sicily, Italy, persisted through the night, with lava coursing toward the sea and intensifying the alert level from yellow to orange. Residents were advised to remain indoors as authorities monitored the evolving event.
Officials from the Sicilian Regional Directorate of Civil Protection reported that the lava flow continued its downward path toward the sea in recent hours. Heavy rain overnight helped melt some of the volcanic ash, reducing airborne texture but not the ongoing risk from the eruption itself.
The mayor of Lipari, Riccardo Gullo, urged residents to stay home while acknowledging that as long as the lava maintains its natural course, immediate danger to people on land should remain limited. The situation would be reassessed during the day as new data came in. [Source: Sicilian Regional Directorate of Civil Protection]
Current guidance for residents emphasizes indoor safety and careful observation from windows. Those on boats near the coastline are advised to move away from shore and into open waters to avoid ash and gases ashore. This precaution helps minimize exposure to any sudden spikes in volcanic activity.
On the neighboring Ginostra island, authorities advised wearing masks if the wind shifts and carries ash toward populated areas. Protecting the respiratory system is important when ash plumes are driven by changing winds.
The eruption, which began on the northwest flank, caused partial collapse of a crater terrace and was accompanied by a mild seismic event lasting about three minutes. The episode underscores the ongoing volcanic activity in the area while authorities coordinate monitoring and public safety measures.