Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increasing explosive activity

Sat, 7 Sep 2013, 10:01

10:01 AM | BY: T

Fuego yesterday morning (INSIVUMEH)

Current seismic signal from Fuego volcano (FG3 station, INSIVUMEH)

The volcano observatory reports an increase in seismic and explosive activity occurred yesterday. There were frequent moderate to strong explosions, generating shock waves that could be heard and felt in up to 12 km distance.
Ash plumes rose up to 1 km from the summit and moved in westerly directions for about 10 km distances. Constant glowing avalanches were observed on the upper southern flank towards the Ceniza canyon.

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Previous news

Fri, 6 Sep 2013, 11:48

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

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. ... Read all

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The lava flows were no longer active yesterday morning.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

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