Volcano status
Active eruption
Last update: 9 Aug 2026, 17:59
Live cameras from Mount Etna
Mount Etna live webcam
View the latest available camera images from Mount Etna and compare what is visible with live seismic and satellite measurements. Cloud, darkness or snow can limit visibility even when a camera is online.
● Live dataINGV · NASA FIRMS · VAAC
Live webcam and monitoring summary
Europe/RomeVolcanic tremor
11522 nm/s
Active station: ECPN
Online webcams
5/5
Latest Mount Etna camera images
Monte Vetore
Versante nord, ~2200 m
Nord (Quota alta)
Versante nord, ~3000 m
Punta Vaiarelle
Versante sud, ~2450 m
What you can see on an Etna webcam
Depending on visibility and camera position, images may show the summit craters, gas plumes, ash emissions, incandescence or snow cover. A bright glow can be significant, but exposure, city lights and cloud reflections can also alter the image.
For that reason, EtnaMonitor places webcam images beside volcanic tremor and satellite hotspot data instead of interpreting a single frame in isolation.
Why a live camera may appear unavailable
Mountain cameras are exposed to severe weather, ice, power failures and network interruptions. An unavailable frame does not indicate a change in volcanic activity; consult the instrumental status and official notices as well.
Mount Etna webcam questions
Are these Mount Etna webcams really live?
The page shows the newest frames available from each source and reports whether the feed is online. Refresh intervals vary between cameras.
Why can I not see the summit?
Cloud, fog, ash, darkness, snow or a temporary camera outage may obscure the summit.
Does a red glow always mean an eruption?
No. Compare the image with tremor, thermal hotspots and official INGV communications before drawing conclusions.
Official sources and safety notice
EtnaMonitor combines public data from INGV Catania, NASA FIRMS and aviation authorities. It is an independent information service and does not replace official civil-protection, airport or volcanological bulletins.