Mount Etna Live Webcam
See Mount Etna in Sicily through the webcam operated by Vincenzo Modica, founder of Visit Mount Etna. Follow the outline of the summit craters by day. During eruptions, look for the glow of lava after dark. Below the images, explore what the view can reveal and compare it with the INGV tremor charts.
Vincenzo Modica / Vedetta.org
Official INGV volcanic tremor
Volcanic tremor is a seismic signal interpreted together with other scientific observations. Read the station labels, scale and timestamp on the INGV chart. A rise alone does not predict a specific eruption; a low trace does not establish absence of hazards or permission to visit.
INGV — Osservatorio Etneo (official data, source)
Open the chart at its original size to read its labels and timestamps.
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Webcam questions
Is Etna erupting right now?
Check the latest dated INGV activity report for an account of the craters and vents involved. The webcam can show visible features of an eruption when the activity is in view, but a quiet-looking image cannot rule out activity elsewhere on Etna.
Where is this webcam located?
The webcam looks towards Etna’s summit area from the eastern side. It is operated by Vincenzo Modica, founder of Visit Mount Etna.
When can you see lava on the webcam?
Lava can appear when an eruption places a lava fountain or lava flow within the camera’s view and the weather is clear. Its glow can be easier to distinguish after dark. The vent’s position, cloud cover and feed availability all affect what you can see.
Want to understand what you are watching? Read the current eruption status and what it means for visitors. Planning ahead? Here is the best time to visit Mount Etna.
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Choose from our three private Etna excursions and book directly on the tour page.