STORY: :: jmlauro25 via Instagram
:: March 10, 2025
:: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts,
spewing lava and smoke
:: Experts have warned of ongoing risk,
though the volcano has now settled down
:: Acatenango, Guatemala
:: The volcano is one of Central America’s most active,
with a 2018 eruption killing over 190 people
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By Wednesday (March 12), the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology of Guatemala reported that the volcano had concluded its eruptive phase and resumed its typical activity. This allowed for clear viewing of the crater, which was emitting a column of magmatic gases around 100 meters high. However, the institute did not dismiss the potential for weak to moderate explosions occurring throughout the day.
The Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, is among the most active in Central America and has had a history of frequent eruptions over the last decade, including a devastating event in 2018 that resulted in over 190 fatalities.
Due to its activity and close proximity to populated areas, Fuego is closely monitored by seismologists and volcanologists.
The area around the volcano is a popular destination for tourists and hikers, although it can be dangerous due to the volcano’s activity.
