Telica Volcano


Telica, one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, is a group of overlapping cones and craters on a broad NW line. The most prominent vent is a 700 m wide and 120 m deep double crater at the summit. Its southern summit crater has been the source of Telica's recent eruptions.
The older Santa Clara vent at the SW end of the edifice erupted in 16th century and is now covered with vegetation. Another vent El Liston, immediately SE of Telica, is another volcanic edifice with several nested craters.
Fumaroles and boiling mudpots are found at Hervideros de San Jacinto, SE of Telica. This prominent geothermal area is popular among tourists and the site of nearby geothermal exploration.
Telica volcano eruptions: 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2004, 1999-2000, 1994, 1987, 1981-82, 1981, 1976-78, 1975-76, 1969-71, 1966, 1965, 1962, 1951, 1948-49, 1946, 1943-44, 1941(?), 1940, 1939, 1939, 1937-38, 1934, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1918(?), 1907, 1791, 1765, 1743(?), 1685, 1613, 1529, 1527(?)
Latest nearby earthquakes
Date and Time | Mag / Depth | Distance / Location | |||
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Jul 17, 12:38 pm (Universal Time) | 0.0 1 km | 16 km (9.8 mi) to the N | ![]() | Info | |
Jul 17, 06:38 am (GMT -6) | 1.8 1 km | 13 km (8.4 mi) to the NW | ![]() | Info |
Significant volcanic eruptions: Telica volcano
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Telica crater Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Telica crater Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Telica crater Historical obs./docs. | 1 | ||||
Southern crater Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
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?? | Uncertain Eruption | 1 | |||
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Vent in NE corner of crater Historical obs./docs. | 1 | ||||
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?? | Uncertain Eruption | ? | |||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
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Historical obs./docs. | 1? | ||||
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?? | Uncertain Eruption | 2? | |||
?? | Uncertain Eruption | 2? | |||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 |
Eruptions of Telica volcano
In January and February 2007, there were small ash eruptions producing ash clouds reaching altitudes of 5000 ft (1,8 km).
Telica volcano became active in August 1999. On 10 August 1999, an eruption produced ash fall 20 km WSW of Telica in the city of Chichigalpa.
A lava lake in the summit crater was observed on 18 August. The ash eruptions continued until February 2000 and declined afterwards.
Telica Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Telica volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Telica occurred during 2021 - 2022.
+How often does Telica volcano erupt?
Since 1527 AD, Telica volcano has had at least 46 historically documented eruptions. This means that it erupts on average every 10.8 years.
+How active is Telica volcano at present?
Telica volcano is very active: Since 1900, it has had 46 eruptions, and been active during 46 years out of 126 as of now. This means, Telica has been in eruption one in 2.7 years on average. The last eruption was from 2021 until 2022 and ended 3 years ago.
+When was the largest eruption of Telica volcano?
The largest eruption of Telica volcano in historic times occurred in 1529 AD. It ranks as a sub-plinian eruption with a magnitude 4 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale.
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