Volcan de Fuego : Erupted
A powerful eruption of the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala recently has sent shockwaves through the region, with strong explosions, incandescent material, and pyroclastic flows threatening nearby communities.
- Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala’s former capital, Antigua.
- Guatemala lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
- Fuego is one of Central America’s most active volcanoes.
- It has a long history of violent eruptions, with records dating back to the 16th century.
- A deadly eruption in 2018 claimed 194 lives and left 234 people missing.
- The volcano’s eruptive style is characterised by explosive events, lava flows, and pyroclastic flows, which pose major threats to nearby populations.
- Stratovolcano is a tall, steep, and cone-shaped type of volcano.
- Unlike flat shield volcanoes, they have higher peaks. At the peak, stratovolcanoes usually have a small crater.
