Fuego Volcano

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Posted by Lauri58 in EarthChanges:

1-10-03

Fuego Volcano (Guatemala) Erupting
14.47 N, 90.88 W, summit elevation 3763 m, stratovolcano
Friday 10th January 2003
(Translated from Spanish)

A strong explosion registered at Fuego volcano, 60 kilometers from the Guatemalan capital. The eruption caused a cave-in of its crater and ejected a great quantity of material into the atmosphere. The director of the Institute of Vulcanología (INSIVUMEH), informed journalists that the strong explosion registered at 09.05 local time on 8th January (15.05 GMT).

Officials said that at the moment the activity of Fuego volcano does not constitute a risk for the nearby populations, but stressed caution in predicting events.

The volcano had reactivated on 22nd December when it emitted ash without causing injuries.

On that occasion geologists said there was a release of magma which produced seismic activity and ash ejection. Fuego volcano remained inactive for 21 years prior to May 21, 1999, when registered a violent eruption that caused serious damages to the nearby plantations, and since then has maintained a constant activity with emission of fumaroles and magma. Geologists consider this normal activity. Fuego volcano is one of 34 volcanoes which boarder the Pacific coast from Guatemala to Mexico. (El Imparcial) Link

-- Anonymous, January 10, 2003


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