Masaya volcano, Nicaragua: news & activity updates

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Masaya volcano (Nicaragua): weekly volcanic activity report 16 October - 22 October 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019, 10:43

minor ashfall on 24 October from Masaya volcano (image: INETER)

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 all

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 October-22 October 2019 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 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 all

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 July-30 July 2019 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 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

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