Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 April-1 May 2001 (New Activity / Unrest)
mer., 25 avril 2001, 06:00 06:00 AM | AUTEUR : VN
INETER personnel reported that volcanic activity at Masaya decreased following the 23 April explosion. Small explosions were observed on 24 and 25 April, but by 27 April only the continuous emission of gas at normal levels was observed with few episodes of strong degassing. Likewise, after the 23 April explosion the level of SO2 emission decreased and normal levels of seismic activity were recorded.INETER warned that further explosions may occur that could affect areas near the crater (within ~500 m).
A tourist at the scene during the 23 April explosion stated that injuries were more serious than was reported either here or in news accounts. Over 100 tourists were near the crater when the explosion occurred, including infants and elderly persons. At least 15 people sustained injuries (bruises and cuts) and one person suffered a broken arm.
Source: Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2001. Report on Masaya. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 25 April-1 May 2001. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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