Get our newsletter!     Volcano Calendar 2019: We're proud to present our 2019 volcano calendar: 13 different and attractive images of volcanoes, volcanic landscapes and phenomena taken during volcano tours over the past few years.  Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published.  VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and photographers offers unique travel opportunities: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours.  The Volcano Adventure Guide: Excellent information and background for anyone wishing to visit active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. The book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. Guaranteed tours: : spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out Random pictures | | San Cristobal volcano, also known as El Viejo, is the highest and one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua. It is located near the northwest corner of the country near the city of Chinandega, 110 km WSW of the capital Managua.
San Cristobal has had frequent small to medium-sized ash eruptions reported since the 16th century. When first observed by the Spanish in 1528, the volcano was in strong eruption and was described as sending "smoke" during the day and "flames" at night.
stratovolcano 1745 m / 5,725 ft
Nicaragua, 12.7°N / -87°W Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) San Cristobal webcams / live data | ReportsSan Cristobal volcano booksSan Cristobal volcano eruptions:
2016, 2015, 2012, 2010-11, 2010, 2009, 2008 (Nov), 2008 (Aug), 2007, 2005-06, 2003-04, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999-2000, 1997,1987 (?), 1985 (?), 1977, 1976 (Aug), 1976 (Mar), 1971, 1685, 1684, 1680, 1613 (?), 1528 ± 1 year Typical eruption style:explosive Last earthquakes nearbyLatest satellite images  San Cristobal volcano news & activity updatesFri, 25 Jan 2019, 04:00 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVXX23 at 03:44 UTC, 25/01/19 from KNES [ less] [ read all] Thu, 24 Jan 2019, 21:45 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 . ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all] Thu, 24 Jan 2019, 13:15 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVXX23 at 13:05 UTC, 24/01/19 from KNES [ less] [ read all] Fri, 11 Jan 2019, 18:00 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 . ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all] Fri, 11 Jan 2019, 05:15 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVXX22 at 05:07 UTC, 11/01/19 from KNES [ less] [ read all] Thu, 10 Jan 2019, 23:15  Satellite image of San Cristobal volcano on 10 Jan 2019 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 . ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all] Thu, 10 Jan 2019, 17:00 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVXX22 at 16:57 UTC, 10/01/19 from KNES [ less] [ read all] More on VolcanoDiscovery: Bromo volcano photos: Bromo is one of Indonesia's most visited volcanoes. It is the most active vent inside the huge Tengger caldera and erupts every few years.  Do you know which is the biggest volcano in the world?  Active volcanoes in China: Did you know that there are at least 15 active volcanoes in China? The last eruption was from the Kunlun volcano in 1951. |
