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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)
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San 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
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San Cristobal volcano news & activity updates
San Cristobal volcano (Nicaragua) activity update
Friday Jun 28, 2013 15:04 PM | BY: T
 Seismic recording from San Cristobal volcano (CRIN station, INETER)
Seismic activity has been at normal, low levels during the recent days.
Previous news
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013
Seismic activity has returned to normal (low) levels.
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Saturday, Jun 08, 2013
New eruptions occurred yesterday. The volcano produced a series of 7 small ash emissions between 06:45 to 11:43 am (local time). The explosions were very small and ash plumes only rose up to about 100 m above the crater. ...
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Seismic activity has generally remained weak recently.
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Thursday, Apr 25, 2013
Weak continuous volcanic tremor has slightly increased during the past days at the volcano.
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Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013
Numerous small volcanic earthquakes have merged into weak continuous volcanic tremor.
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