Mt. Etna Eruption ~ Local Coverage (latest event: Feb. 19 0500 local time! )

And another one just through
Magnitude: 3.1
Location: Sicily, Italy

Time: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:28 GMT+01:00
GMT: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:20:28 GMT

Latitude: 37° 53' 23" N (37.8900°)
Longitude: 15° 37' 11" E (15.6200°)
Depth: 8.0 km

Still climbing

Looks like lava flow here, but I can't see it on the Etna cams yet.

She's started putting out ash a few ago - I can't see as well as the cam but I've got a bit.

Took a video - lol - it's going to take 43 mins to upload - no idea why but it's loading as I type.

Funny, I was on my way out and tripped. Don't tell me I can blame it on the EQ - but it did get the lens dirty (as you 'll see in another 40 minutes).

Back with a few pics in a sec.

There she goes

Forgot the image

Got to go soon, but see you all about 6pm. Should be over then. Take care.

Ok so you already know it - I was out taking pictures but boy did she just LET GO!

AMAZING!

Pics on the way!

EDIT TO ADD - I've got to get back out and cover the animals and take more pics! The ash is headed this way and it's HUGE.

There'll be a wait on those pics!

reply to post by silo13


Take care Silo! Thinking of you there!

Don't put yourself in any danger! ATS needs you!

reply to post by silo13

I've been watching the camera and thinking about you and the animals!! I know you've been through this before and know 'the drill'. Not much I can do to help ya out except send some thoughts and prayers your way.

Hugs to you!
OiO

Look after yourself. Not hit top yet. Mark is nearly 170.. Throwing rocks.

reply to post by Tzavros

It sure as heck is throwing rocks! Right here!
If She's not 'peaked yet' this is going to be the biggest one in a long time - She's going strong and the fallout is painful.
Got pics and vid but it's going to take a few. Animals covered but I still want to keep shooting.
Can't miss some of this for you all!

be back

OMG - that was a HUGE blow right then.

That might have been it. 1654 - Mark that with when She peaked and then dropped off. Not sure yet. Going back out.

NO! That wasn't Her last blow - She's getting even louder!
Gotta get out there.
Pics downloaded and back out for more.

1658 - people leaving their homes because of the tremors and noise. They're afraid of a 'grand eruption'.
The earth is shaking under my feet but it's Her not a EQ.
Neighbors bellow are in their car.
Just sayin.
Back out again.

reply to post by silo13


Please be safe Silo. Don't risk your safety for pictures. While we all really do love your photo's your well being is most important.

Please be safe!

Could someone throw back up the link to the live cams? All the ones I find are down.

Before She REALLY blew -

reply to post by Doodle19815


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Back in now - I've got to get some of these pics to you.

And - if my eyes do not deceive me She's got a NEW crater/hole in the side of her!

Still lots of fallout but She's calming now.