Report on Pacaya (Guatemala) March 2021
Format
Managing Editor: Edward Venzke. Edited by A. Elizabeth Crafford.
Pacaya (Guatemala)
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 2021. Report on Pacaya (Guatemala) (Crafford, A.E., and Venzke, E., eds.).
Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network, 46:3. Smithsonian Institution.
Pacaya
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
Extensive lava flows, bomb-laden Strombolian explosions, and ash plumes emerging from Mackenney crater have characterized the persistent activity at Pacaya since 1961. The latest eruptive episode began with intermittent ash plumes and incandescence in June 2015; the growth of a new pyroclastic cone inside the summit crater was confirmed later that year. The cone has continued to grow, producing frequent loud Strombolian explosions rising above the crater rim and ongoing ash emissions. In addition, fissures on the flanks of the summit crater have been the source of an increasing number of lava
Report on Fuego (Guatemala) December 2020
Format
Managing Editor: Edward Venzke. Edited by A. Elizabeth Crafford.
Fuego (Guatemala)
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 2020. Report on Fuego (Guatemala) (Crafford, A.E., and Venzke, E., eds.).
Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network, 45:12. Smithsonian Institution.
Fuego
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
Guatemala s Volcán de Fuego has been erupting vigorously since 2002 with reported eruptions dating back to 1531. These eruptions have resulted in major ashfalls, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and damaging lahars, including a series of explosions and pyroclastic flows in early June 2018 that caused several hundred fatalities. Eruptive activity consisting of explosions with ash emissions, block avalanches, and lava flows began again after a short break and has continued; activity during August-November 2020 is covered in this report. Daily reports are provided by the Instituto Nacional de Sism