Fuego volcano eruption activity

Guatemala issues danger alert following Fuego volcano eruption

A major eruption of the Fuego volcano occurred, causing significant casualties and destruction.

In June 2018, the Fuego volcano underwent a major eruption that resulted in approximately 200 to 215 deaths and left a similar number of people missing. According to authorities, the event affected up to 1.7 million people and led to the destruction of an entire village.

During the eruption, the volcano spewed columns of lava, gas, and ash approximately 4 kilometers into the sky, while ash clouds traveled as far as 60 kilometers to the west. Pyroclastic flows consisting of hot gases, ash, and volcanic debris were reported moving down the southeastern slope of the volcano.