After further investigation, the plume seen in satellite and webcam looks more like water vapor and gases, the Washington VAAC reported at 16:14 UTC on October 18, 2019, shortly after receiving information about possible volcanic ash plume rising above Momotombo…
Both Momotombo and Telica volcanoes in Nicaragua reported explosions on February 13, 2016. In response, the local authorities activated emergency plans to provide a rapid response if the communities become threatened. No injuries have been reported, but several…
After 110 years of being dormant, Momotombo volcano, Nicaragua, seems to have become fairly active over the last two months. The latest eruption occurred on January 12, 2016 (local time), Volcano Discovery reported. A strong explosion at 12:10 (local time) sent an…
A strong eruption of Nicaraguan Momotombo volcano was recorded at 04:22 local time on January 3, 2016 (22:22 UTC on January 2) and covered much of the summit cone with incandescent ejecta. After 110 years of sleep, Momotombo volcano awakened on the morning of…
Momotombo volcano in Nicaragua erupted on December 1, 2015, for the first time in 110 years. The eruptions produced steam and ash plumes rising up to 1 km (3 281 feet). 4 small explosions occurred at the volcano at 07:49, 08:17, 08:42 and 08:55 am (local time),…
An earthquake measuring M6.6 on the Richter scale hit Nicaragua on April 11, 2014 affecting a total of 2 403 homes of which 178 collapsed, were totally destroyed or rendered uninhabitable. The remaining 2 225 homes suffered partial damage.The earthquake originated
