San Cristobal volcanostratovolcano 1745 m / 5,725 ftNicaragua, 12.7°N / -87°W San Cristobal volcano eruptions: 2012, 2010-11, 2010, 2009, 2008 (Nov), 2008 (Aug), 2007, 2005-06, 2003-04, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999-2000, 1997,1987 (?), 1985 (?), 1977, 1976 (Aug), 1976 (Mar), 1971, 1685, 1684, 1680, 1613 (?), 1528 ± 1 year Typical eruption style: explosive San Cristobal webcams / live data Last earthquakes nearby San Cristobal volcano (Nicaragua): new ash emissionsWednesday Dec 26, 2012 13:29 PM | BY: T
New eruptive activity has been reported from San Cristobal volcano in Nicaragua. It appears that small ash emissions started late in the evening of 25 Dec (local time). Plumes reach 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude VAAC Washington reports. The reported activity correlates to a marked increase in seismicity and the appearance of a strong continuous tremor signal.
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Thursday, Nov 15, 2012
Some tremor has been appearing periodically on the seismic recordings from San Cristobal in recent days.
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Wednesday, Oct 03, 2012
Earthquakes and long-period events are frequent on the seismic recording, but there are no reports of new activity.
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Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012
Seismic activity at the volcano seems to be decreasing, although a few earthquakes still occur. INETER has not published any reports since 16 Sep, suggesting that not much activity is happening.
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Saturday, Sep 22, 2012
A number of volcanic quakes and long-period events can be seen on the seismic recordings during the past days, but there have not been any reports of new activity.
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