Natural Color Landsat 8 Image of Mount Etna
Detailed Description
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano. Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania, the active stratovolcano is known for its frequent and persistent eruptions. Activity can range from explosive eruptions to lava flows and ash emissions. A new eruption began at a vent located in the west part of the Southeast Crater on February 6, 2025. Within a few days, a fissure opened up at the base of the Bocca Nuova Crater that produced a lava flow that traveled southwest for approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km). On February 12, strong explosive activity at the summit craters sent plumes of ash and lava into the air, forcing authorities to raise the Aviation Color Code to the highest level. This natural color Landsat image, acquired on February 13, 2025, highlights the layer of volcanic ash that blankets the snow-capped mountain.
Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI)
Path 188/Row 034
February 13, 2025
Natural Color (432), Pansharpened with Band 8
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Sources/Usage
Public Domain.