INSIVUMEH reported that during 29-30 December explosions from Fuego, almost constant at times, produced dense ash plumes that rose 600-800 m above the crater and drifted 8 km W and SW. Avalanches occurred on the flanks. The Washington VAAC reported that several small emissions observed in satellite imagery drifted W on 1 January.
Activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano has increased in the past days. Powerful strombolian explosions occur on average 8-10 times per hour and throw incandescent lava up to several hundred meters high. Ash rises more than 1 km above the crater and a near contiuous ash plume can be traced 15 SE.
Wed, 22 Dec 2010, 06:00
On 22 December, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Fuego observed in satellite imagery drifted 28 km NW. INSIVUMEH reported that on 23 December explosions produced ash plumes that rose 600-1,200 m above the crater and drifted 10-15 km SE. Explosions the next day generated ash plumes 400 m above the crater.
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On 17 December, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 300-800 m above the crater and drifted E and SE. Later that day the number of explosions increased, occurring at a rate of 12-15 per hour. Ash plumes rose 500-900 m above the crater and drifted E and NE.
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On 8 December, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 500 m above the crater and drifted S and SW. The Washington VAAC stated that on 10 December an ash plume was observed in satellite imagery. During 13-14 December, INSIVUMEH again reported explosions; ash plumes rose 400-900 m above the crater and drifted S and SE.
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Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 4 December a diffuse plume of gas and possibly ash drifted SW. On 6 December, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions produced ash plumes that rose 900 m above the crater and drifted 6 km SW.
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During 18-22 November, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose as high as 1 km above the crater and drifted S, SW, and W. Incandescent material was ejected 100 m above the crater and avalanches occurred. Ashfall was reported in areas downwind, including in villages 10 km W.
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On 12 November, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 800 m above the crater and drifted S and SW. At night, incandescent material was ejected to low heights above the crater. Avalanches occurred around the crater rim.
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Mild strombolian activity continues at Fuego volcano in Guatemala. Explosions throw incandescent material up to 50-75m above the crater and small rock avalanches occur on the steep slopes of the volcano.
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During 28-29 October, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 300-600 m above the crater. Incandescent material was ejected 75 m above the crater, and rumbling and degassing sounds were occasionally heard. Avalanches descended the W flank.
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During 21-22 and 26 October, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 500-700 m above the SW crater. Rumbling and degassing sounds were occasionally heard, and incandescence was observed at night. Block avalanches occurred on the flanks.
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INSIVUMEH reported that on 2 October a seismic station near Fuego recorded some explosions and a possible lahar that traveled SE. Weather prevented visual observations. During 4-5 October, explosions ejected incandescent material above the crater and produced ash plumes that rose 500-700 m above the crater.
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During 12-17 August, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.7 km (13,500-15,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and NW. Rumbling and "degassing" sounds were associated with the explosions.
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INSIVUMEH reported on 19 July that six explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 4.4 km (14,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and SW. Rumbling and "degassing" sounds were associated with the explosions.
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INSIVUMEH reported that during 10-11 June multiple explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.3 km (13,500-14,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Rumbling and "degassing" sounds were associated with the explosions.
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INSIVUMEH reported on 29 May that abundant rains from tropical storm Agatha triggered lahars in ravines to Fuego's SW and SE.
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On 20 May, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.4-4.8 km (14,400-15,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW. Incandescent material was ejected to heights of 100 m and avalanches descended the S and W flanks.
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On 26 April, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced gray plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.3-4.6 km (14,100-15,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. A few of the explosions produced avalanches around the volcano, and rumbling sounds were heard.
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On 26 February and 2 March, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced gray plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.5 km (13,500-14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and NE. Avalanches descended the S and W flanks.
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On 22 January, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced gray plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.4-4.8 km (14,400-15,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 5-12 km SW. Incandescent material was ejected to heights of 75 m and avalanches descended the flanks.
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Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 6 January an ash plume from Fuego drifted 45 km SE. On 8, 11, and 12 January, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4-4.7 km (13,000-15,400 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted as far as 10 km in multiple directions, causing ashfall in some areas.
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