The Etna volcano on the Italian island of Sicily has grown after dozens of eruptions this year.
For decades, the crater on the northeast side was considered the summit of the volcano, now the southeast crater is higher, as the National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) announced on Tuesday.
The experts had evaluated satellite images from July 13th and 25th.
They measured the highest point of Mount Etna at 3357 meters above sea level.
However, there is a tolerance of plus or minus three meters.
Etna has been haunted by glowing hot lava and ash since mid-February.
According to its own information, the INGV has recorded around 50 outbreaks since then.
As a result, lava and rock material would have deposited on the southeast crater and allowed the mountain to grow.
The “big brother” on the northeast side collapsed at the edge over the years and has therefore become smaller.
The volcanic eruptions often make for an impressive natural spectacle.
Injured or major damage as a result is very rare.
From time to time, the airport in the major city of Catania to the south has to temporarily stop operations due to smoke or ash on the runway.
The thundering of the volcano makes windows and doors tremble in parts.
The falling ash often covers streets and cars.