Increased volcanic activity at Fuego, lava flows likely, Guatemala

Increased volcanic activity at Fuego, lava flows likely, Guatemala

The eruption at Guatemala's Fuego volcano has increased over the past couple of days and authorities are now warning that lava flows could be generated in the days ahead. The volcano is generating weak, moderate and strong explosions at a rate of about 15 to 25…

Boiling mud pot opens at Ixpaco lagoon, Tecuamburoo volcano, Guatemala

Boiling mud pot opens at Ixpaco lagoon, Tecuamburoo volcano, Guatemala

INSIVUMEH is conducting a geothermal study on the newly formed geological structure on the shore of Ixpaco lagoon, municipality of Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, with the objective of obtaining more scientific details, CONRED reports. The location is about 50 km (31…

Increased activity at Fuego volcano prompts new evacuations, Guatemala

Increased activity at Fuego volcano prompts new evacuations, Guatemala

Guatemalan Fuego volcano entered its 5th eruptive phase of the year on November 18, forcing authorities to issue new evacuation advisories for people living around the volcano. At least 2 000 residents living in 10 communities near Fuego volcano were asked to…

Fuego volcano enters new eruptive phase, Guatemala

Fuego volcano enters new eruptive phase, Guatemala

Guatemalan Fuego volcano has entered its 4th eruptive phase of the year on November 6, 2018. The volcano experienced weak to moderate explosions, with ash plumes rising up to 4 800 m (15 700 feet) above sea level and traveling 12 – 15 km (7 – 9 miles) to the west…