Italy's Stromboli volcano erupted on October 9, sending out lava and plumes of smoke with parts of the crater collapsing.

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Italy's Department of Civil Protection has raised the alert for the volcano from yellow to orange, reminding residents to strictly follow emergency instructions.

A series of volcanic activities started in September. After a huge explosion on September 29 and some temporary lava overflows that took place between September 27 and October 8, Stromboli volcano showed a distinct increase in volcanic activity in the morning of October 9, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The monitoring networks of INGV on October 9 recorded a fast-moving solidified lava flow from the northern crater area into the sea, causing a few explosive activities near the coast.

Stromboli is a volcanic island that is known as the "Lighthouse of the Mediterranean" since its eruptions are visible for long distances at night in the Mediterranean Sea. There are three active craters on Stromboli volcano, off the north coast of Sicily in southern Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, and it has been active for at least 1,300 years, according to Smithsonian Institution.

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