Logo link to homepage

Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-00063

Strombolian eruptions are named after the typical eruptive style of Stromboli volcano, in Italy's Aeolian Islands.  Strombolian eruptions are characterized by repetitive moderate explosions that eject fragmental material surrounding the vent along with molten lava bombs.  The trajectories of individual incandescent bombs form parabolic arcs in time-lapse photographs. Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft.

Strombolian eruptions are named after the typical eruptive style of Stromboli volcano, in Italy's Aeolian Islands. Strombolian eruptions are characterized by repetitive moderate explosions that eject fragmental material surrounding the vent along with molten lava bombs. The trajectories of individual incandescent bombs form parabolic arcs in time-lapse photographs.

Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft.

Copyrighted image used with permission. All Rights Reserved. Contact photographer for any usage requests.


Stromboli