A visually impressive Strombolian eruption occurred at Fuego volcano in Guatemala on November 16, 2025, producing rhythmic explosions, incandescent ejections, and an ash plume rising to about 4 300 m (14 000 feet) above sea level.
Weak to moderate lahars descended from Fuego volcano, Guatemala, at 19:17 LT on September 10, 2025, moving through Barranca Ceniza and into the Zarco and Mazate rivers, tributaries of the Achíguate River. The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) reported that conditions remain favorable for additional lahars on the southwestern flanks.
An explosive eruption occurred at Santa María volcano, Guatemala, at around 06:40 UTC on August 29, 2025, producing an ash plume that reached 4.2 km (14 000 feet) above sea level — approximately 500 m (1 640 feet) above the summit.
Increased volcanic activity at Fuego in Guatemala forced the evacuation of an estimated 700 people from several villages in Chimaltenango on June 5, 2025. Heavy rains worsened conditions by triggering lahars that blocked roads and hampered emergency efforts. Authorities have closed schools, shut down roads, and issued an orange alert.
Powerful eruptions at Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano sent massive pyroclastic flows and a huge boulder down its slopes, forcing evacuations of nearby villages on June 5, 2025. The flows traveled as far as 7 km (4.3 miles), carrying thick ash clouds and volcanic debris. Officials have warned of the deadly risks from heat and toxic gases from the eruption.
Fuego volcano in southern Guatemala began erupting on June 4, 2025, following weeks of increased activity. Explosions produced ash plumes reaching up to 4 800 m (15 750 feet) above sea level, and lava flows have impacted several nearby areas. Incandescent emissions, avalanches, and continued ashfall were reported, prompting heightened alerts and close monitoring. The activity continued into June 5, producing large pyroclastic flows and triggering the evacuation of nearby villages.
Explosive eruptions continued at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano in recent days, producing ash plumes up to 4.8 km (15 750 feet) and incandescent material rising 100–300 m (330–980 feet) above the crater.
High-level explosive activity at Santa María’s Santiaguito dome complex on May 6, 2025, produced ash plumes up to 900 m (2 950 feet) above the crater and pyroclastic flows down the southern and southwestern flanks.
Nearly 900 people were evacuated after Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted on March 9, 2025, prompting an Orange Alert and emergency response.
An effusive eruption began at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano at 21:00 LT (03:00 UTC on March 10, 2025) on March 9, followed by weak to moderate pyroclastic flows descending through the Las Lajas, El Jute, Seca, and Ceniza ravines.
