Red alert on the volcanic island of Stromboli

Volcano active again - Red alert on the volcanic island of Stromboli

On the Italian volcanic island of Stromboli in the Mediterranean Sea, the highest alarm level of red has been declared following intense rumbling of the namesake volcano. The authorities called on the population to keep an eye on the situation and strictly follow the instructions of the Civil Protection. Previously, the National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology (IGNV) had detected a sudden increase in seismic activities. The Stromboli, standing at over 920 meters high, is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.

For several days, the mountain has been particularly active: Large amounts of lava flow from the crater, which then finds its way down over several hundred meters steeply towards the sea. Videos show dense steam rising high into the sky. Stromboli - an island that belongs to the Lipari Islands - is home to only a few hundred people regularly. Many tourists sail from the mainland or from Sicily across the sea to climb the volcano.

The Stromboli is also known through literature and film: In Jules Verne's adventure novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" from the 19th century, the book's heroes are catapulted back up to the surface through the crater of the Stromboli at the end. Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini shot the film "Stromboli" there shortly after World War II with his later wife Ingrid Bergman in the lead role.

1. Due to the red alarm level, tourists planning to visit Stromboli, a volcano on the Mediterranean Italian island, should closely monitor the situation and adhere to Civil Protection guidelines.
2. Despite its alarm level, Stromboli, an active volcano in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Naples, Italy, remains a popular destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, attracting tourists from both the mainland and Sicily.
3. The Mediterranean Sea hosts numerous islands, but Stromboli, one of its most famous, is unique for its continuous volcanic activity, which has shaped the narrative of works like Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and Roberto Rossellini's film "Stromboli."
4. Recent seismic activities on the Stromboli volcano, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, led the National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology (IGNV) to issue a warning, indicating the need for increased vigilance in the area, particularly for those tourism-dependent Mediterranean island communities.

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