Masaya volcano news & activity updates
Thu, 24 Oct 2019, 10:43
minor ashfall on 24 October from Masaya volcano (image: INETER)
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| Masaya volcanocaldera 635 m / 2,083 ftNicaragua, 11.98°N / -86.16°W Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Masaya webcams / live data | Reports Masaya volcano books Masaya volcano eruptions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004 (?), 2003, 2001, 1999-2000, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1993-94, 1989, 1987, 1965-85, 1948, 1946-47, 1925, 1919-24, 1918, 1913, 1906, 1904, 1902-03, 1858-59, 1858 (?), 1856-57, 1853, 1852, 1772, 1670, 1613 (?), 1586, 1570, 1551, 1524-44 Tephrochronology and radiocarbon-dated: 150 AD, 170 BC ± 100 years, 4050 BC Typical eruption style: effusive, sometimes lava lakes, strombolian activity Last earthquakes nearby Latest satellite images   Sentinel hub | Landsat 8 More on VolcanoDiscovery: Sakurajima volcano photos: One of the world's most active volcanoes, Sakurajima on Japan's Kyushu Island is famous for its frequent vulcanian explosions, often accompanied by eruption lightning.  Merapi volcano photos: One of the most active and most dangerous volcanoes of Indonesia: Merapi meaning "the one who makes fire", is a feared but also venerated holy mountain looming over the city of Yogyakarta, capital of Central Java.  Land of Volcanoes & History: Armenia, a small country in the South Caucasus, has a long dramatic history and a rich cultural heritage. Despite its compact territory, it has much to offer its guests: fascinating mountain landscapes with snowy volcano peaks, beautiful gorges and cliffs, alpine meadows and subtropical forests, monasteries hidden in valleys, archaeological sites and picturesque villages.  Volcanoes in the Solar System: The Earth is not the only place with volcanic activity. Active volcanism also occurs at at least 3 other bodies in our Solar System. Subpages: News |
