Santa María / Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala) activity update
Thu, 29 May 2014, 09:16 | BY: T
The new lava flow on the eastern flank of the Caliente dome continues to advance slowly and produce avalanches. Small explosions occurred, generating ash plumes up to 700 m high. Rainfalls caused a medium-sized lahar in the Nima I river yesterday at dawn. - All news about: Santiaguito volcano
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Wed, 28 May 2014, 06:00
Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 28 May-3 June 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)
INSIVUMEH reported that on 29 May a hot lahar descended the Nimá I river drainage on the S flank of Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex, carrying blocks up to 50 cm in diameter as well as tree trunks and branches. The lahar was 25 m wide and 3 m deep and had a strong sulfur odor. Explosions during 31 May-1 June generated ash plumes that rose 600 m and drifted W and SW. ... Read all
Tue, 27 May 2014, 15:39
Santa María / Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala) activity update
A new viscous lava flow has started to slowly descend through the ravine on the eastern flank of the Caliente dome. Rock falls and strong degassing accompany this activity. ... Read all
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