Masaya volcano, Nicaragua: news & activity updates

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 March-19 March 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

According to the U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua the Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya continued to be closed on 12 March due to an increased potential for explosive activity due to the blocking of the lava lake from landslide deposits in Santiago Crater. A satellite image from 13 March showed a slightly larger thermal anomaly on the NE crater floor compared to an 8 March image. Read all

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 March-12 March 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

According to news articles, INETER reported that gas emissions increased at Masaya's Santiago Crater in February, small landslides occurred from the inner NW crater wall, and the level of the lava lake had slightly increased. The report noted that SINAPRED recommended limits on the number of people and the time spent at the viewing area at the crater rim. A larger landslide occurred on 2 March and covered the active lava lake. Read all

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 March-12 March 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

According to news articles, INETER reported that gas emissions increased at Masaya's Santiago Crater in February, small landslides occurred from the inner NW crater wall, and the level of the lava lake had slightly increased. The report noted that SINAPRED recommended limits on the number of people and the time spent at the viewing area at the crater rim. A larger landslide occurred on 2 March and covered the active lava lake. Read all