Get our newsletter!     Volcano Calendar 2020: We're proud to present our 2020 volcano calendar: 13 different and attractive images of volcanoes, volcanic landscapes and phenomena taken during volcano tours over the past two years.  Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published.  VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and photographers offers unique travel opportunities: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours.  The Volcano Adventure Guide: Excellent information and background for anyone wishing to visit active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. The book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. Guaranteed tours: : espacios disponibles / : garantizada / : pocos espacios a la izquierda / : una reserva con antelación Fotos al azar | |  San Cristobal volcano, also known as El Viejo, is the highest and one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua. It is located near the northwest corner of the country near the city of Chinandega, 110 km WSW of the capital Managua.
San Cristobal has had frequent small to medium-sized ash eruptions reported since the 16th century. When first observed by the Spanish in 1528, the volcano was in strong eruption and was described as sending "smoke" during the day and "flames" at night.
estratovolcán 1745 m / 5,725 ft
Nicaragua, 12.7°N / -87°W Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) San Cristobal webcams / datos en tiempo real | ReportsSan Cristobal volcano booksErupciones del volcán San Cristobal:
2016, 2015, 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 Últimos terremotos cercanosLatest satellite images  Sentinel hub | Landsat 8 San Cristobal volcano news & activity updatesFri, 25 Jan 2019, 04:00 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...màsFVXX23 at 03:44 UTC, 25/01/19 from KNES [ Menos] [ leer todo] Thu, 24 Jan 2019, 21:45 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 . ...màsThe full report is as follows: [ Menos] [ leer todo] Thu, 24 Jan 2019, 13:15 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...màsFVXX23 at 13:05 UTC, 24/01/19 from KNES [ Menos] [ leer todo] Fri, 11 Jan 2019, 18:00 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 . ...màsThe full report is as follows: [ Menos] [ leer todo] Fri, 11 Jan 2019, 05:15 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...màsFVXX22 at 05:07 UTC, 11/01/19 from KNES [ Menos] [ leer todo] Thu, 10 Jan 2019, 23:15  Satellite image of San Cristobal volcano on 10 Jan 2019 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 . ...màsThe full report is as follows: [ Menos] [ leer todo] Thu, 10 Jan 2019, 17:00 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...màsFVXX22 at 16:57 UTC, 10/01/19 from KNES [ Menos] [ leer todo] Más en VolcanoDiscovery:If you find the website useful and would like to support us and help keep it alive and improve it, please consider making a small donation. Thank you! Vulkane Italiens - order online: 88 pages, brilliant color photos, German language - this beautifully illustrated guidebook is a perfect introduction and companion for all interested in Italy's rich and varied volcanic areas.  Current activity of Bardarbunga volcano, Iceland: An intense seismic crisis started at Bárdarbunga volcano on 16 August 2014 and is continuing at the time of writing (23 Aug). It may or may not lead to a volcanic eruption, possibly under the Vatnajökull ice cap. Follow updates as news come in! |
