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There are people living on the island of Stromboli. The people there learned to live with the volcano. “Tourists are often careless. They go too close to the volcano and into the danger zone,” says SRF Italian correspondent Franco Battel.
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The Stromboli volcano is more active than it has been in a long time. The authorities advise the population to monitor the situation and follow civil defense instructions. SRF Italian correspondent Franco Battel on the story.
SRF News: What exactly is happening on Stromboli?
Franco Battel: The Stromboli smokes and smokes ash. Lava also flows out and pours into the sea. This is particularly dangerous. The authorities still have no one left. The red alert means that tourists are no longer allowed to go to the volcano.
How unusual are these events?
Stromboli is one of the most active volcanoes. That is why it is attractive to visitors. You can watch live volcanic activity there. This is often harmless, but larger outbreaks do occur from time to time. It is extremely dangerous, for example, when boulders fly when the volcano throws out huge chunks. It is also dangerous if parts of the volcano break off and masses of rock pour into the sea. This could trigger a tsunami.
What is the rest of the story in the region?
Stromboli is not the only volcano in southern Italy. Etna in Sicily is also making a name for itself at the moment. Right now he’s smoking ash and smoking. That’s why air traffic to and from Catania is restricted. This happens quite often on Etna.
The interview was conducted by Isabelle Maissen.