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Wed, 12 Jul 2023, 14:00

San Cristobal volcano (Sierra de los Marrabios) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 July-11 July 2023 (New Activity / Unrest)

SINAPRED reported that on 5 July a small explosion at San Cristóbal produced a moderately-sized ash-and-gas plume. The emissions in photos posted by SINAPRED appeared to be dense and gray, and pyroclastic flows were visible on the upper flanks. According to news articles, a strong sulfur odor was reported in nearby communities along with the fall of ash and larger tephra, most notably in La Grecia (12 km WSW). ... Read all
Thu, 6 Jul 2023, 04:55

San Cristobal volcano (Nicaragua): spectacular eruption generated massive pyroclastic flows yesterday

Strong explosion generated massive pumice-and-ash flows yesterday (image: SINAPRED Nicaragua)
The volcano showed very dramatic activity yesterday morning. ... Read all
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stratovolcano 1745 m / 5,725 ft
Nicaragua, 12.7°N / -87°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) San Cristobal volcano eruptions:
2016, 2015, 2012, 2010-11, 2010, 2009, 2008 (Nov), 2008 (Aug), 2007, 2005-06, 2003-04, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999-2000, 1997,1987 (?), 1985 (?), 1977, 1976 (Aug), 1976 (Mar), 1971, 1685, 1684, 1680, 1613 (?), 1528 ± 1 year
Typical eruption style
explosive
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