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Fuego Volcano Eruption Hazards
Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego produced a recent explosive eruption. The eruption was reported from one of Central America’s most persistently active volcanoes, bringing the volcano back into current news focus.
Fuego Volcano :
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Located in Guatemala |
| Volcano Type | Classified as a basaltic stratovolcano |
| Regional Setting | Forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc stretching from Guatemala to Panama |
| Physiographic | One of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking the former capital Antigua, between Acatenango and Agua |
| Elevation | Rises to an altitude of 3,763 metres above sea level |
| Tectonic Zone | Situated in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” region |
| Eruptive History | Has erupted more than 60 times since 1524 |
| Recent Activity | Comprises ashfall, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and lahars |
| Recent Event | A deadly eruption in 2018 claimed 194 lives and left 234 people missing |