Etna Lava Flow

Video of the lava flows at Mount Etna during the December 2006 eruption. The flows were emitted by a fracture in 2850 m next to the South East Crater of the east flank of Mount Etna and were flowing into Valle del Bove.

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• Sizilien
• Sicily
• Italy
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• Thomas
• Reichart
• lava
• flow
• Ausbruch
• Etna
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• Volcano

[junejungko]

Geology is very interesting field. Thanks for your very great comments here. I have known more great knowledge. Lava flow is my most favorite for this magnificent video. The marvelous compilation of imagery and music is so impressive as always. Perfect work,Thomas.Unfortunately I did not know what you said in German;-). Keep on great work Thomas..

Junejungko...

[Thomas2Reichart]

What I was saying is just what is shown as text below: that this scene was taken at 2800 m above sea level at mount Etna, ...

[rrronah]

how close can u get to lava

[Thomas2Reichart]

I would recommend to go not too close to the lava to stay save. However, in the case of this video I was quite close about 2 - 4 m. You should always be aware of unstable ground, changing eruption behavior, unexpected outbreaks and change of lava flow directions. Stay save on any volcano!

Another problem of course is the heat which might damage the camera and which is hard to resist when you are so close.

[Gunner193]

So, are 10 meters good enough?

[Thomas2Reichart]

Depending on the lava flow and what you would like to do but in general I would say 10 meter is close enough for good shots and more or less save. Don't underestimate the heat radiation of a large lava flow!

[franchel0001]

wow that stuff loooks awsome

[AshleysanAshleyfan]

We're studying mount etna and Italys landscape in Geography right now so thanks for uploading this!

[Stusure8]

German speaker 8D, Besides that I like watching lava flows it's really neat and fascinating!

[Gunner193]

Never! I know just how harmful can it be at close distances.

[Thomas2Reichart]

You are welcome ;-)

[ItsDanielSun]

so true hotter than bacon

[JustThatGirl237]

paris hilton says: "Thats hot!"

yes that is very hot