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Copernicus monitors Etna eruption
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Volcanoes
Location: Etna, Italy
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2
Etna is the most active stratovolcano on the planet and one of the highest mountains in Italy, and the highest volcano in Europe, with a height of 3,357 metres.
This Sentinel-2 image captured on July 7th, 2024, shows lava and ash spewing from the volcano crater.
Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites are important in monitoring volcanic activity thanks to their high spatial resolution and acquisition frequency.
