Volcán de Fuego, Active stratovolcano in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.
Volcán de Fuego rises to 3,763 meters, producing regular explosive eruptions with ash plumes and lava flows visible from the surrounding departments of Guatemala.
The volcano's documented activity spans back to 1524, with over 60 recorded eruptions, including the catastrophic 2018 event that caused 159 deaths in nearby communities.
Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices on the fertile volcanic slopes, cultivating crops in accordance with generations of environmental knowledge.
Monitoring stations around the volcano track seismic activity and gas emissions, providing early warnings to nearby communities through established alert systems.
The volcano exhibits continuous activity with small explosions occurring every 15 to 20 minutes, making it among the most consistently active volcanoes in Central America.
Location: Guatemala
Elevation above the sea: 3,765 m
GPS coordinates: 14.47407,-90.88065
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
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