Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Fri, 6 Sep 2013, 11:48

11:48 AM | BY: T

After the paroxysm on 2 Sep, the lava flow effusion has stopped and the volcano has returned to its typical activity with occasional explosions from the summit vent. INSIVUMEH reported 6 moderate explosions yesterday with ash plumes rising up to 800 m and drifting for 10-12 km before dispersing.a.

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Previous news

Wed, 4 Sep 2013, 06:00

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 September-10 September 2013 (Continuing Activity)

INSIVUMEH reported that during 4-6 September explosions from Fuego generated ash plumes that rose 800-850 m and drifted 10-12 km W and SW. Block avalanches descended the Ceniza (SSW) drainage. During 5-6 September explosions produced shock waves that rattled structures in villages 10 km away. ... Read all

Mon, 2 Sep 2013, 16:24

Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increasing lava emission with pyroclastic flows

Pyroclastic flows in the Ceniza canyon this morning (INSIVUMEH)

A phase of increased lava flow activity occurred this morning from about 6 am local time, generating a series of pyroclastic flows that descended several ravines on different, but mostly the southwestern side of the volcano. ... Read all

Fri, 30 Aug 2013, 09:15

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

The lava flows were no longer active yesterday morning. Activity consisted in weak to moderate strombolian explosions with incandescent material projected to up to 150 m above the crater, and ash plumes of a few 100 m height. ... Read all

Wed, 28 Aug 2013, 06:00

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 28 August-3 September 2013 (Continuing Activity)

INSIVUMEH reported that during 28-31 August explosions from Fuego generated ash plumes that rose 450-550 m and drifted 8-10 km W and NW. During 28-29 August incandescent material was ejected 150 m high, and white plumes rose 350 m and drifted NW. During 30-31 August rumbling was heard 15 km away. ... Read all

Wed, 28 Aug 2013, 04:57

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Activity has not seen significant changes over the past days. Mild to moderate explosions (14 during 26-27 Aug counted) produce ash plumes of 200-500 m height and weak to moderate glowing avalanches of bombs on the upper slopes. ... Read all

Wed, 21 Aug 2013, 06:00

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 21 August-27 August 2013 (Continuing Activity)

INSIVUMEH reported that during 22 and 24-25 August explosions from Fuego generated ash plumes that rose 300-500 m and drifted W and NW. Degassing and rumbling sounds were also reported. Active lava flows were 300 and 500 m long in the Taniluyá (SW) and Ceniza (SSW) drainages, respectively. ... Read all

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