An eruption began at Fuego on 27 December around 0545 and produced lava flows that traveled down Taniluya (SW) and Seca (W) ravines, initially extending ~800 m and 1,200 m, respectively. At 0602 a pyroclastic flow descended Seca Ravine, producing a S-drifting column of ash that rose to a height of ~2 km above the volcano (or 18,900 ft a.s.l.). Ash fell to the S of the volcano in the port of San Jose.
On 27 December an eruption at Fuego produced an ash plume to a height of ~7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l. that extended SSW and SSE of the volcano. The higher level ash (~7.6 km a.s.l.) drifted W to Honduras, while ash below ~6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. drifted E to the Pacific coast.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005, 06:00
On 13 December, two lava flows from Fuego reached 200-300 m W and SW of the central crater. Small landslides of incandescent blocks spalled off of the lava flows.
Read allThu, 17 Nov 2005, 10:45
During 11-14 November, three lava flows were emitted from Fuego. On the 14th, two of the lava flows traveled from the S edge of the central crater 150 m toward the Ceniza ravine, and 400 m toward the Taniluyá ravine, and the third traveled 600 m W toward the Santa Teresa ravine. Avalanches of volcanic material spalled from the fronts of the lava flows.
Read allWed, 16 Nov 2005, 06:00
During 17-21 November, lava flows from Fuego continued to travel towards the Ceniza (to the S), Taniluyá (to the S), and Santa Teresa (to the W) ravines.
Read allWed, 9 Nov 2005, 06:00
During 11-14 November, three lava flows were emitted from Fuego. On the 14th, two of the lava flows traveled from the S edge of the central crater 150 m toward the Ceniza ravine, and 400 m toward the Taniluyá ravine, and the third traveled 600 m W toward the Santa Teresa ravine. Avalanches of volcanic material spalled from the fronts of the lava flows.
Read allWed, 2 Nov 2005, 22:10
Weak strombolian activity at Fuego volcano is continuing. Typical explosions, often accompanied by shock waves, are occuring at intervals of 2-15 minutes, creating ash plumes rising 100-200 m above the crater. Two lava flows continue to descend slowly towards the Taniluya and Cenizas canyons over some 100s of meters on the south-east flank of the summit cone.
Wed, 2 Nov 2005, 06:00
During 2-7 November, several weak explosions occurred at Fuego, producing ash plumes that rose to low levels. Lava flows traveled down the volcano's S and SW flanks, extending 600 m towards the Taniluya ravine, and 300 m towards the Cenizas ravine. Avalanches of incandescent material occurred from the lava-flow fronts.
Read allWed, 14 Sep 2005, 21:37
A relatively stronger, but still small explosive eruption occurred at Fuego on 17 July during 1715-1945 local time, producing an ash plume that rose 3.5-4 km above the volcano's crater (or 23,800-25,500 ft a.s.l.). The eruption was accompanied by small pyroclastic flows that traveled SW down Santa Teresa and Taniluyá ravines.
Read allWed, 7 Sep 2005, 06:00
A small eruption at Fuego on 17 July during 1715-1945 produced an ash plume that rose 3.5-4 km above the volcano's crater (or 23,800-25,500 ft a.s.l.). The eruption was accompanied by small pyroclastic flows that traveled SW down Santa Teresa and Taniluyá ravines.
Read allSun, 14 Aug 2005, 16:34
Fuego remains in constant activity. Jet-engine like sounds accompany minor gas and small ash emissions from the crater, while a blocky lava flow extends for about 500 m from the crater down the flank of the summit cone.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005, 21:35
Fuego volcano had a small explosive eruption on 17 July that produced an ash plume reaching a height of 3.5-4 km above the crater and producing small pyroclastic flows that traveled down Santa Teresa and Taniluyá ravines.
Read allWed, 13 Jul 2005, 06:00
A small eruption at Fuego on 17 July during 1715-1945 produced an ash plume to a height of 3.5-4 km above the volcano's crater (23,800-25,500 ft a.s.l.). The eruption was accompanied by small pyroclastic flows that traveled down Santa Teresa and Taniluyá ravines.
Read allWed, 6 Jul 2005, 06:00
During 6-11 July, several explosions at Fuego produced low-level plumes. Small avalanches of volcanic material traveled down the S and W sides of the central crater, and from the front of a lava flow.
Read allWed, 22 Jun 2005, 06:00
From 22-24 June, small incandescent lava expulsions reached ~50 m high and columns of grayish smoke rose ~300 m above the vent (13,300 ft a.s.l.) and drifted W. Weak rumbling and short avalanches of incandescent material accompanied these expulsions. On 27 June a lava flow was observed on the South flank extending approximately 300 m.
Read allTue, 21 Jun 2005, 07:57
Fuego remains in a state of weak strombolian activity. During the past weekend, INSIVUMEH reported, 6 week strombolian explosions with ejection of incandescent material to heights of 20 m and more than 20 explosions producing mainly white steam have taken place. The lava flow on the S flank is still active, but its front does not advance significantly and is located at 300m distance from the crater.
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 00:02
Weak explosions from the summit crater continue, producing some minor ash fall towards the W of the volcnao. The 400m-long lava flow towards the Taniluya canyon is still active.
Sat, 4 Jun 2005, 00:23
A new lava flow of about 150 m length towards the valley of Taniluya river in the S of the volcano was observed this evening while the active flow front down at the W side of the volcano remains at about 1 km distance.
In the main crater, stronbolian activity continues. 8 out of 16 observed explosions, accompanied by "locomotive"-like noise, were seen to eject incandescent lava fragments out of the crater, to heights of less than 25m above the central crater rim. A constant, jet-engine like sound was also noted from the crater. Ash and steam plumes from the explosions reached up to about 700m height.
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Read allWed, 1 Jun 2005, 06:00
During 1-6 June, several explosions at Fuego produced low-level plumes. Small avalanches of volcanic material occurred on the S and W sides of the central crater. A lava flow, which began on 18 May on the volcano's W flank, extended ~1 km down the volcano's flank.
Read allWed, 25 May 2005, 21:50
From the GVP/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 18-24 May 2005:
Read allWed, 18 May 2005, 06:00
During 17-20 May, lava flows continued to travel down Fuego's flanks, extending ~400 m W and ~500 m SW of the summit. Short avalanches originated from the lava-flow fronts. Also, explosions sent ash and incandescent volcanic material to low altitudes.
Read allWed, 11 May 2005, 06:00
Small white plumes to ~200 m height were again observed during 11-17 May. Lava flows down the Santa Teresa and Taniluya ravines reached 700 and 500 m long, respectively, with avalanches originating from their fronts.
Read allWed, 4 May 2005, 06:00
A lava flow on 9 May extended ~100 m towards the S flank during almost 4 hours of emission. Small plumes 200-300 m high that same day were associated with 29 episodes of weak rumbling noises.
Read allWed, 20 Apr 2005, 06:00
During 21-25 April, explosions at Fuego generated small lava avalanches to the W and SW. Also, lava flows traveled ~400 m W and ~250 m SW. Blocks of lava spalled from the front of the lava flows.
Read allWed, 2 Mar 2005, 06:00
During 2-8 March, several explosions at Fuego produced plumes to a maximum height of 1 km above the volcano. Some explosions were accompanied by avalanches of volcanic material that traveled towards the Taniluyá (to the SW) and Santa Teresa ravines. Around 4 March, a lava flow traveled ~200 m down Fuego's SW flank.
Read allWed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 24-25 January, several weak-to-moderate explosions at Fuego produced ash plumes to a maximum height of 1.5 km above the volcano. The eruptions were accompanied by avalanches of incandescent volcanic blocks towards several ravines.
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