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Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala), activity update: Link with great photos!

Wed, 6 Feb 2008, 21:43 | BY: TS
Recent photos of the St. Maria volcano can be seen at the this homepage:

http://www.photovolcanica.com

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Wed, 30 Jan 2008, 06:00

Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 30 January-5 February 2008 (Continuing Activity)

Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that gas plumes with possible ash content from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex drifted SW on 30 January. Ash plumes drifted WNW on 3 February. ... Read all
Wed, 9 Jan 2008, 06:00

Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 January-15 January 2008 (Continuing Activity)

INSIVUMEH reported on 11 January that constant avalanches on the W and SW flanks of Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex were noted. Explosions produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.5 km (13,500-14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW. ... Read all
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Santa Maria volcano satellite image (c) Google Earth View
Santa Maria volcano satellite image (c) Google Earth View
Santiaguito volcano
Stratovolcano 3772 m (12,375 ft)
Guatemala, 14.76°N / -91.55°W
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Santiaguito volcano eruptions:
1902 (catastrophic Plinian eruption of Santa Maria), 1903, 1922-ongoing (Santiaguito dome complex)
Typical eruption style
Dominantly explosive, formation of lava domes
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