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Satellite image of Fuego volcano by (c) Google Earth View |
Thu, 19 Feb 18:05
Steam and ash plumes from Fuego today The volcano experienced another surge in activity on 16 Feb, but has now returned to moderate levels again, with moderate to strong strombolian explosions ejecting incandescent material to 150 m and ash plumes rising up to 1km. ...moreIn a special report on 16 February INSIVUMEH noted 4-6 explosions per hour, and ash plumes that rose, based on pilot reports, to altitudes of 7-9.1 km (23,000-30,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted more than 15 km SW and W. Another special report issued on 17 February stated that 4-6 explosions per hour continued to be detected. Large amounts of ash formed mushroom-shaped clouds that rose 0.6-1.1 km above the crater and drifted over 15 km NW, W, SE, and S. Incandescent material was ejected 150 m above the crater, causing avalanches in the Trinidad, Ceniza, Las Lajas, and Santa Teresa drainages. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 11-17 February 2015) [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 10 Feb 10:32
Fuego volcano yesterday The recent, strong paroxysm ended Sunday. It had lasted 22 hours. CONRED reported that the volcano now returned to its typical intermittent strombolian activity with weak to moderate explosions. ...moreThe lava flow towards the Trinidad and Ceniza canyon on its upper flank remains weakly active, although seems to be decreasing. Guatemala's international airport has resumed operations. 
Seismic signal at the end of the paroxysm Sunday (FG3 station, INSIVUMEH) 
Preceding seismic signal [ less] [ read all]
Sun, 8 Feb 11:48
Bright glow at Fuego volcano from violent strombolian activity, lava flows and forest fires
A new paroxysm, a drastically stronger phase of activity, began at the volcano yesterday, characterized by increased strombolian-type explosions, effusion of lava flows and moderate to large pyroclastic flows that traveled to the southeastern side threatening the road between Antigua and Escuintla. ...moreAccording to the observatory of INSIVUMEH, the surge in lava effusion produced two lava flows of 2000 m length from the summit towards the Trinidad and El Jute drainages, causing forest fires. Several pyroclastic flows were generated by partial collapses of the lava masses from the upper slopes and traveled several kilometers. Video: 
Small pyroclastic flow at Fuego yesterday at the beginning of the paroxysm
Front of a moderately large pyroclastic flow yesterday (CONRED)
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Sat, 7 Feb 15:35
Explosions remain frequent and often strong, producing ash plumes that rise 1-1.3 km above the crater and are accompanied by shock waves that rattle roof and windows in nearby villages.
Tue, 3 Feb 17:30
Ring-shaped (giant smoke ring?) eruption cloud from Fuego today Activity has been at the higher end of the scale recently. Strong explosions occur frequently, ejecting plumes that reach 1-1.3 km height and causing constant avalanches on the volcano's upper slopes, often causing bush fires in the vegetation below. ...moreShock waves rattle ceilings and windows in the villages of Panimache, La Rochelle, Morelia. 
Strombolian eruption last night [ less]
Mon, 19 Jan 15:42
Current seismic signal at Fuego (FG3 station, INSIVUMEH) Activity remains elevated. The volcano observatory reports 4-5 explosions per hour, often strong with ash plumes rising more than 1 km above the crater and drifting 10-12 km. ...moreIncandescent material is seen ejected to 100-150 m above the crater. Shock waves rattle windows and roofs of homes near the volcano and weak ashfall occurred in the town of Yepocapa and the village Ojo de Agua. [ less]
Mon, 12 Jan 14:56
Strong explosion at Fuego volcano yesterday During the past days, explosive activity has been relatively intense at the volcano. ...moreStrong strombolian-type explosions have been occurring at rates of 6-8 per hour, sometimes ejecting incandescent bombs to more than 1000 m above the crater and producing glowing avalanches. Some of these reached the vegetation and caused small fires. Ash plumes rose to 1-1.5 km above the crater and drifted 10-15 km to the west and southwest. 
Ash plume from an eruption at Fuego yesterday [ less] [ read all]
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