Accidents on Stromboli volcano

Introduction

Our reports on accidents on Stromboli are presented here not out of sensationalism but because we would like to make visitors aware of potential dangers due to unexpected and large eruptions, weather hazards or poor equipment.

Tsunami 30.12.2002: Tourist injured Explosion of 20.10.2001: lethal accident Tourist jumped into the crater to commit suicide on 2.11.2000 Explosion of 26.8.1999: Several people injured Accident without an eruption on 31.10.1997: one person killed Accident during normal eruption 22. August 1996: one person severely injured Explosion of 1.6.1996: several people injured at a great distance from the craters Explosion of 16.10.1993: one person severely injured on Pizzo Accident caused by "normal" eruption on 24.7.1986 Accident caused by "normal" eruption in 1970