Fuego volcano's activity remains at moderate levels. Lava flows travel down the SW flank, reaching 150 m from the dome. Sporadic explosions eject bombs to 100 m above the crater.
INSIVUMEH reported that on 15 November lava flows from Fuego traveled about 150 m SW and avalanches occurred from the lava-flow fronts. On 17 November, three out of seven explosions propelled incandescent material 100 m above the central crater.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reports noted that frequent explosions at Fuego during 14-29 September sent incandescent lava 75-100 m above the crater rim and generated hot avalanches SW towards the Taniluyá River.
Read allWed, 16 Aug 2006, 06:00
Ash explosions from Fuego reached 300-800 m above the summit (13,300-15,000 ft a.s.l.) on 16 and 21 August. Explosions of incandescent material on 16, 18, and 21 August produced avalanches that descended 300-500 m SW towards the Ceniza, Taniluyá, and Santa Teresa river valleys.
Read allWed, 28 Jun 2006, 06:00
On 29 June, INSIVUMEH reported that pyroclastic flows from Fuego traveled mainly SW along the Ceniza River and a lesser number moved SW along the Taniluyá River. According to a news report, on 29 June an ash plume reached a height of 2.2 km above the summit (19,500 ft a.s.l.) and drifted W. On 3 July, explosions propelled incandescent material hundreds of meters above the central crater (~13,000 ft a.s.l.).
Read allWed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
On 29 May, INSIVUMEH reported that fumarolic emissions from Fuego reached a height of ~125 m above the volcano (~12,750 ft a.s.l.). Lava flows extended ~400 m SW toward the Ceniza River. Avalanches occurred from the lava-flow fronts.
Read allWed, 17 May 2006, 06:00
On 17 May, INSIVUMEH reported that fumarolic emissions reached ~600 m above the volcano (14,300 ft a.s.l.). and drifted E and W. Active lava flows reached ~100 m SW toward the Taniluyá River and ~500 m SW toward the Ceniza River.
Read allWed, 10 May 2006, 09:12
The two active lava flows have become weaker and shorter over the past days. The flow down Río Ceniza only reaches about 100 m length and the other one descending Taniluyá seems to be no longer or only weakly alimentated, although a new pulse might have started in the afternoon of 9 May.
Occasional small strombolian explosions form ash and steam plumes of ~400 a 700 m height and throw incandescent material onto the SW and SE flanks of the volcano.
Thu, 27 Apr 2006, 11:08
Over the past weeks, weak strombolian activity continued at Fuego volcano, ejecting incandescent material ~50-75 m high, and gas plumes to ~150-200 m above the volcano. Incandescent landslides traveled down the volcano's S and W flanks. Lava flowed ~400 m S towards Taniluyá ravine.
Wed, 12 Apr 2006, 06:00
On 17 April, explosions at Fuego ejected incandescent material ~50-75 m high, and gas plumes to ~150-200 m above the volcano (12,800-13,000 ft a.s.l.). Incandescent landslides traveled down the volcano's S and W flanks. Lava flowed ~400 m S towards Taniluyá ravine.
Read allSat, 8 Apr 2006, 09:36
Weak activity continues at Fuego, with strong degassing from the lava dome and a small lava flow traveling towards the Taniluyá ravine. Forest fires at the flank of the volcano render visibility around the volcano poor.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006, 16:14
Fuego volcano continues its weak strombolian activity, ejecting incandescent material ~50-75 m high and producing gas plumes to ~300 m above the volcano (13,300 ft a.s.l.). Short pyroclastic avalanches occur on the upper flanks. On 28 March, lava flowed ~450 m S and avalanches occurred from the lava-flow fronts. ->More on Fuego
Wed, 22 Mar 2006, 06:00
During 22-28 March, several explosions at Fuego ejected incandescent material ~50-75 m high and gas plumes to ~300 m above the volcano (13,300 ft a.s.l.). Short pyroclastic avalanches occurred on the upper flanks. On 28 March, lava flowed ~450 m S and avalanches occurred from the lava-flow fronts.
Read allWed, 8 Mar 2006, 02:25
Moderate and small strombolian explosions continue at Fuego volcano, ejecting relatively little amounts of fresh lava. The steam and ash plumes reach about 400-800 m above the crater and are quickly dispersed, mainly to the west. Small rockfall-induced pyroclastic flow occur occasionally towards barranca Río Taniluyá and Santa Teresa. ...more on Fuego
Wed, 1 Mar 2006, 06:00
On 6 and 7 March, small ash emissions from Fuego were visible on satellite imagery and reached a maximum height of 4.6 km (~15,000 ft) a.s.l.
Read allFri, 24 Feb 2006, 12:09
Fuego continues its low-level strombolian activity. 27 small strombolian explosions were recorded today, ejecting incandescent blocks to up to 50 m above the lava dome. Minor rock falls from the sides of the dome produce small blaock and ash flows into the barrancas Santa Teresa, Taniluyá and Trinidad.
Mon, 13 Feb 2006, 08:42
Fuego's activity remains low, with weak strombolian activity continuing (typically 5-10 explosions per day).
Thu, 9 Feb 2006, 09:18
During the past weeks, weak-to-moderate explosions continue to occur at Fuego. Shock waves from the explosions were sometimes felt in villages near the volcano. Small avalanches of volcanic material traveled down Fuego's S and W flanks.
Wed, 1 Feb 2006, 06:00
During 1-3 February, weak-to-moderate explosions occurred at Fuego. Shock waves from the explosions were sometimes felt in villages near the volcano. Small avalanches of volcanic material traveled down Fuego's S and W flanks.
Read allWed, 18 Jan 2006, 06:00
Weak to moderate explosions continued at Fuego during 18-24 January 2006, sending dark gray ash plumes as high as 800 m (2,600 feet) above the crater. Explosion noises could be heard 25-30 km away. Incandescent lava ejections rising 100 m above the crater were seen on the night of 22-23 January that resulted in block avalanches down the SW flank.
Read allWed, 11 Jan 2006, 06:00
During 11-16 January, moderate-to-strong explosions at Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to ~1.5 km above the volcano (or 4,900 ft a.s.l.). Incandescent lava was hurled ~40 m high.
Read allWed, 4 Jan 2006, 20:49
Fuego volcano is continuing to be in a more active phase compared to recent months, with moderate strombolian activity from the summit, several lava flows travelling down its flanks and occasional ash plumes up to 1-2 km height.
Read allWed, 4 Jan 2006, 06:00
During 4-9 January, moderate-to-strong explosions at Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to ~1 km above the volcano (or 15,600 ft a.s.l.). The explosions were accompanied by rumbling sounds and acoustic waves that shook windows and doors in villages near the volcano. Avalanches of volcanic material traveled down the volcano's SW flank.
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