The repeated collapse of the north-western side of Stromboli, in line with the Sciara del Fuoco, presumably caused three tsunami events in the Middle Ages, which reached the coasts of Campania. The particularly destructive tsunamis happened between 1343 and 1456 AD. The main tsunami would have bee...

The Sciara del Fuoco is the only place, at least during the last 2000 years, where the explosion products from the Stromboli summit craters accumulate. In fact, the latter are not perfectly centred in the volcanic cone, but a little further north, right at the top of the Sciara del Fuoco. Since it...

The summit craters of Stromboli are an incredible experience, but they are not suitable for everyone. An excellent alternative to admiring Stromboli is to head for the Sciara del Fuoco. From the centre of the village of Stromboli follow the only lane in a counter-clockwise direction and climb up to ...

The term “Strombolian” eruption means an activity formed by explosions of low and medium energy, with the launch of bombs and incandescent lapilli around the crater area. Periodically, this activity is also interspersed with the emission of lava flows along the slopes of the [approfondimenti i...

The summit craters of Stromboli are at an altitude of around 800 metres above sea level, and are observed from the “Pizzo sopra la Fossa” (Peak above the Pit) at around 850 metres of elevation. Access to the summit craters is regulated, and it is not possible to climb up independently. You wi...

Stromboli is the island with the most magic of the Aeolian Islands. Regardless of whether you are volcanologists, science lovers, philosophers, office workers or labourers, one sleep in Stromboli and observing its explosions will connect you to Mother Earth forever, allowing you to understand how sh...