Masaya volcano, Nicaragua: news & activity updates
Updated: Aug 12, 2022 16:07 GMT -
Thu, 24 Oct 2019, 10:43
According to news reports, ash was emitted from Masaya on 15 October, causing very minor ashfall in Colonia 4 de Mayo, 6 km NW. Read allWed, 16 Oct 2019, 06:00
According to news reports, ash was emitted from Masaya on 15 October, causing very minor ashfall in Colonia 4 de Mayo, 6 km NW. Read allWed, 24 Jul 2019, 06:00
INETER reported that at 1655 on 21 July a small explosion at Masaya's Santiago Crater produced a gas-and-ash plume that drifted NW and W. A thin layer of ash was deposited near the volcano and in surrounding communities downwind, including San Ignacio, Panamá, and Arenal. During field visits during 21-22 July, INETER volcanologists confirmed that the emissions had originated from a vent on the crater floor. Read all