Fuego volcano (Guatemala): reduced activity continues
Thu, 25 May 2023, 05:34 05:34 AM | BY: MARTIN
Glowing lava bombs and its ballistic trajectory during an eruption from Fuego volcano (image: Diego Rizzo Photo)
Passive emissions of gas and steam dominate at the volcano's summit vent which are being dispersed mostly in the eastern direction.
A near-constant night-time glow and the ongoing degassing suggest continued surge of fresh magma within the conduit.
No ash emissions have been reported since 17 May as the last eruption from the volcano was detected by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington.
Moderate-to-strong lahars (mud flows) could also occur if heavy rainfalls remobilise the fresh ash deposits in Seca and Ceniza chutes and may pose a potential threat to inhabited areas.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología volcano activity update 25 May 2023
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Fuego volcano (South-Central Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 May-23 May 2023 (Continuing Activity)
INSIVUMEH reported that 1-4 weak explosions per hour were recorded at Fuego on most days during 16-23 May. The explosions generated ash plumes that rose 250-750 m above the crater; the plumes drifted S and SW during 18-20 May and as far as 10 km SW during 21-22 May. Slight incandescent at the crater was occasionally visible during dark hours a few times during the week. ... Read all
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