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IN PHOTOS: Stromboli, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, erupts again in Italy

Updated On: 10 July, 2026 02:25 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

Stromboli, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, put on a spectacular show as it erupted once again, sending fountains of incandescent lava and ash into the night sky over the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy. Known as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean,” Stromboli’s near-continuous Strombolian activity lit up the darkness with glowing explosions, offering a dramatic display visible from the sea and surrounding areas. (PICS/AFP)        

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Lava erupts from Italy's Stromboli volcano, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, illuminating the night sky over Sicily.(PIC/AFP)
Lava erupts from Italy's Stromboli volcano, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, illuminating the night sky over Sicily.(PIC/AFP)
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Lava erupts from Italy's Stromboli volcano, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, illuminating the night sky over Sicily

Lava erupts from Italy's Stromboli volcano, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, illuminating the night sky over Sicily

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An aerial view of Italy's Stromboli volcano on the island of Stromboli, where continuous volcanic activity has shaped the landscape for more than 2,000 years    

An aerial view of Italy's Stromboli volcano on the island of Stromboli, where continuous volcanic activity has shaped the landscape for more than 2,000 years

 
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Stromboli forms part of the Aeolian Archipelago, a group of seven volcanic islands located off the northern coast of Sicily in southern Italy

Stromboli forms part of the Aeolian Archipelago, a group of seven volcanic islands located off the northern coast of Sicily in southern Italy

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Rising dramatically from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the island-volcano stands about 924 metres above sea level, though its underwater base extends much deeper, making it a significant geological feature

Rising dramatically from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the island-volcano stands about 924 metres above sea level, though its underwater base extends much deeper, making it a significant geological feature

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Known for its near-continuous eruptive activity for over 2,000 years, Stromboli has earned the nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean” because of the regular glowing explosions that eject incandescent lava and ash into the night sky, visible from many kilometres away

Known for its near-continuous eruptive activity for over 2,000 years, Stromboli has earned the nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean” because of the regular glowing explosions that eject incandescent lava and ash into the night sky, visible from many kilometres away

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Hikers gather to watch volcanic activity at Italy's Stromboli volcano as it continues its latest phase of eruptive activity.

Hikers gather to watch volcanic activity at Italy's Stromboli volcano as it continues its latest phase of eruptive activity.

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