Telica Volcano
Updated: May 21, 2024 13:01 GMT -
Stratovolcano(es) 1061 m / 3,481 ft
Nicaragua, 12.6°N / -86.85°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Nicaragua, 12.6°N / -86.85°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Last update: 14 Oct 2023 (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report)
Telica volcano (image: GVP)
Telica, one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, is a group of overlapping cones and craters on a broad NW line. The most prominent vent is a 700 m wide and 120 m deep double crater at the summit. Its southern summit crater has been the source of Telica's recent eruptions.
The older Santa Clara vent at the SW end of the edifice erupted in 16th century and is now covered with vegetation. Another vent El Liston, immediately SE of Telica, is another volcanic edifice with several nested craters.
Fumaroles and boiling mudpots are found at Hervideros de San Jacinto, SE of Telica. This prominent geothermal area is popular among tourists and the site of nearby geothermal exploration.
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Telica volcano eruptions: 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2004, 1999-2000, 1994, 1987, 1981-82, 1981, 1976-78, 1975-76, 1969-71, 1966, 1965, 1962, 1951, 1948-49, 1946, 1943-44, 1941(?), 1940, 1939, 1939, 1937-38, 1934, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1918(?), 1907, 1791, 1765, 1743(?), 1685, 1613, 1529, 1527(?)
Latest nearby earthquakes
| Time | Mag. / Depth | Distance / Location | |||
| May 21, 03:17 am (Managua) | 1.8 4 km | 25 km (16 mi) to the SE |  3 Km al norte de Volcán El Hoyo, Nicaragua | Info | |
| May 21, 03:17 am (Managua) | 1.6 3 km | 26 km (16 mi) to the SE | 5 Km al norte de Volcán El Hoyo, Nicaragua | Info | |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| May 20, 12:00 pm (Managua) | 1.3 7 km | 2 Km al oeste de Volcán Cerro Negro, Nicaragua | Info | ||
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| May 18, 04:42 pm (Managua) | 1.6 36 km | 30 km (18 mi) to the NW | 12 Km al sur de San Ramón, Chinandega, Nicaragua | Info | |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| May 16, 12:43 pm (Managua) | 1.4 9 km | 45 km east of Chinandega, Chinandega, Nicaragua | Info | ||
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| May 15, 12:43 pm (Managua) | 1.5 14 km | 21 km (13 mi) to the NE | 20 Km al norte de Volcán Telica, Nicaragua | Info | |
Eruptions of Telica volcano
2007 eruptions: ash emissions
In January and February 2007, there were small ash eruptions producing ash clouds reaching altitudes of 5000 ft (1,8 km).
In January and February 2007, there were small ash eruptions producing ash clouds reaching altitudes of 5000 ft (1,8 km).
1999-2000 eruptions
Telica volcano became active in August 1999. On 10 August 1999, an eruption produced ash fall 20 km WSW of Telica in the city of Chichigalpa.
A lava lake in the summit crater was observed on 18 August. The ash eruptions continued until February 2000 and declined afterwards.
Telica volcano became active in August 1999. On 10 August 1999, an eruption produced ash fall 20 km WSW of Telica in the city of Chichigalpa.
A lava lake in the summit crater was observed on 18 August. The ash eruptions continued until February 2000 and declined afterwards.
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