Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update
Thu, 29 May 2014, 09:14 | BY: T
The lava flow has disappeared and explosive activity in turn increased. The observatory reported ash plumes up to 600 m high and drifting SW to 8 km distance. Shock waves accompanied the stronger explosions. Rainfalls triggered a lahar in the Las Lajas river canyon. - All news about: Fuego volcano
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Wed, 28 May 2014, 06:00
Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 28 May-3 June 2014 (Continuing Activity)
INSIVUMEH reported that during 31 May-1 June explosions at Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 350-550 m above the crater and drifted 8 km WNW. During the afternoon and evening of 1 June lahars descended the Las Lajas (SE) and Honda (E) drainages, as well as the Seca (W) drainage which disrupted traffic. Other sections of roadway to the W and S were also affected. ... Read all
Tue, 27 May 2014, 15:36
Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update
Explosive activity has been weaker recently, with pulses of strombolian explosions ejecting incandescent material to up to 100 m above the crater. Effusive activity continued to feed the lava flow towards Barranca Taniluyá. This morning, it was still about 100 m long. ... Read all
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