GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increased Activity At Guatemala's Fuego Volcano - Loud Eruption Heard Over 15km, Rocking Roof And Windows Of Houses; Sends Column Of Ash And Gas 4km In The Air! [VIDEOS]

Fuego volcano explosion observed from Acatenango.
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April 12, 2016 - GUATEMALA - The volcanic activity of the Fuego volcano is increasing in Guatemala.

The last loud eruption on April 12, 2016 was heard over an area of 15km, rocked the roof and windows of houses located 15 km from the volcanic peak and sent a column of ash and gases 4km in the air.

It's not only the Santa Maria volcano, but also the Fuego volcano that shows an enhanced explosive activity in Guatemala these days .

According to Insivumeh, the National Institute for Seismology, Vulcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology of Guatemala, the Fuego volcano heavily exploded four to 6 times on April 12, 2016 sending a column of ash 4800 meters above sea level.


WATCH: Here a timelapse video showing the explosions.

The explosion were accompanied by moderate to strong rumblings as well as ash falls in Panimache, Morelia, Sangre de Cristo, Santa Sofía, Chimaltenango.

Lava was ejected up to 200 m above the crater.

The eruptions produced a roaring noise similar to a jet engine that lasted 2 to 5 minutes and was heard over a broad radius of 30 km.

 WATCH: Here another video captured by a camera located at La Reunion Golf Resort, Guatemala about 7 km southeast of the summit of Fuego.

The resulting shock waves rocked the roof and windows of houses located 15 km from the volcanic peak.

This enhanced activity at Fuego is disturbing the local population.

Seismometers show that the magma is rising inside the crater, which may cause a major eruption in the next few days.


WATCH: And this major eruption could look like this one in January 2016 - Fiery and furious! .

BOLETÍN VULCANOLÓGICO DIARIO Guatemala, martes 12 de abril 2016 Hora local: 07:00 am


- Strange Sounds.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Guatemala On High Alert As Fuego Volcano Spews Ash Over Vast Area - New Eruptive Phase With Increasing Explosive Activity Results In Ash Plumes Billowing Over 6,500 Feet! [VIDEOS]

Guatemala's Fuego volcano, seen from San Juan Alotenango municipality, erupts on November 10, 2015 (AFP Photo/Johan Ordonez)

March 2, 2016 - GUATEMALA - Guatemalan authorities issued a warning Wednesday as the country's Fuego volcano, located near the capital, spewed ash into the air.

A spokesman for the country's disaster response agency, David de Leon, said the 3,763-meter (12,346-foot) high volcano had entered a new eruptive phase with increasing explosive activity, prompting an orange alert indicating danger.

The volcano sent ash plumes billowing more than 2,000 meters (6,561.68 feet) above the crater; they then spread as far as 40 kilometers to the west, southwest and north, the spokesman said.

He added that rural communities surrounding the volcano, as well as the urban municipalities of San Pedro Yepocapa and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa de Escuintla, reported fine ash particles falling from the sky.

De Leon said his agency was in touch with local authorities and that so far no evacuations had been deemed necessary.

The Fuego volcano is located some 45 kilometers (30 miles) southwest of the capital Guatemala City.

Guatemala's Vulcanology Institute has instructed civil protection authorities to step up their vigilance and recommended precautionary measures for air traffic.

The Fuego volcano has long been active. A powerful eruption in February 2015 prompted an alert and the closure of Guatemala City's airport. - Yahoo.

WATCH: Time-lapse video of Fuego volcano.

 

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increasing Eruptions At Guatemala's Fuego Volcano - Stunning Photos Of The 3rd Paroxysm Of 2016!

Strong strombolian explosion / lava fountain at Fuego volcano. (Photo: Edgar Barrios)

February 10, 2016 - GUATEMALA - A new paroxysm (the 3rd this year) is occurring at the volcano. Over the past days, strombolian and effusive activity had gradually increased into now pulsating lava fountains and well-alimented lava flows.

The latter are mostly traveling down the southeastern flank into the large Las Lajas canyon where they have reached approx. 2 km length. Another flow seems to be active on the southern slope towards the Trinidad drainage.

Most likely this activity will result in pyroclastic flows, as parts of the lava flows on the steep slope tend to collapse.

Volcanologist Edgar Barrios from INSIVUMEH's volcano observatory (OVF) kindly sent us these photos of the ongoing activity of Fuego volcano.

The images, taken early morning of February 10, show very strong strombolian explosions, at the point to merge into pulsating lava fountains.

(Photo: Edgar Barrios)

(Photo: Edgar Barrios)

(Photo: Edgar Barrios)

(Photo: Edgar Barrios)

(Photo: Edgar Barrios)

- Volcano Discovery.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: "Volcano Of Fire" - Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Spews Ash Up To 24,000 Feet; New Lava Flows! [VIDEO]

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January 7, 2016 - GUATEMALA - Footage shows the moment the Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted on Sunday.

According to Guatemala's volcanic monitor, Insivumeh, thick ash was sent up to 24,000 feet high because of the eruption.

It caused new lava flows and loud explosions, however none of the mainland has been greatly impacted.

This comes after an eruption that began last week intensified for the volcano, which lies about 30 miles southwest of Guatemala city.

The eruption has had no affect on any flights at the country's main international airport according to Reuters.


WATCH: Spectacular eruption at Fuego volcano.

- The Telegraph.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: "Volcano Of Fire" - Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Spews Lava And Ash 7km Into The Skies After Furious Eruption! [VIDEO]

Increase in activity, strombolian explosions,reported at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano.

January 5, 2016 - GUATEMALA - Fuego volcano has again put on an incredible display of fire and smoke as it continued to light up the skies over Guatemala.

Here is its most recent eruption, when lava and ash shot 7 kilometers (4 miles) into the air. The truly dramatic volcanic activity took place on Sunday night.

Located some 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the capital, Guatemala City, the mountain, which literally means the Volcano of Fire in Spanish, has been occasionally erupting across 2015.

Fuego volcano is having it's first effusive eruption of the year. Here seen on today's Landsat 7 image

© RT

It has been especially active for at least a month now.

No evacuation was declared, but locals had been warned to be watchful and stay away.


WATCH: Spectacular Guatemala volcano eruption.

Guatemala's Volcanological Institute warned flights to avoid any contacts with the ash cloud.

In February 2015, Fuego volcano's eruption forced evacuation of nearly 100 residents and brief cancellation of several flights as Guatemala's main airport. - RT.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: New Activity At Guatemala's Pacaya Volcano - Intense Spattering From Vent Inside Mackenney Crater!

Spattering from the active vent at the top of the intra-crater cinder cone

December 24, 2015 - GUATEMALA - During our visit at the volcano this morning, the first direct observation of the crater was possible following a period of 5 days of bad weather.

When we climbed the crater rim, we observed violent, continuous lava spattering from the central vent on an intra-crater cinder cone inside Mackenney crater.

Activity was fairly regular in intensity, but went through alternating periods of stronger and weaker overall strength, lasting 10-20 minutes each.

During the strongest phases, some stronger spattering events, resembling strombolian explosions (except that this activity was continuous), lava bombs were ejected to heights of 150-200 m, i.e. well above the crater rim, but mostly fell back inside.

View into Pacaya's Mackenney crater this morning (December 22, 2015)

Only few fresh (days to few weeks old) bombs were seen on or near the (eastern) crater rim.

Around the main vent at the bottom of the the approx. 100 m deep crater, a small intra-crater cinder cone, about 15 m tall, has formed, obviously containing a small boiling lava lake in its main vent.

A small secondary vent is located at the eastern side of the cone and also showed spattering occasionally, mainly during phases of elevated activity at the main vent.

Parts of the crater floor have been covered by presumably fresh lava flows. - Volcano Discovery.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Another Phase Of Strong, Increase Activity At Guatemala's Fuego Volcano - Intense And More Frequent Explosions As New Lava Flows!

Fuego volcano eruption, December 15, 2015.  © Maximo Nivel via Twitter

December 16, 2015 - GUATEMALA - Another phase of strong, increased activity was observed at the Fuego volcano, Guatemala on December 14, 2015, Volcano Discovery reported. Frequent, intense explosions and ash plumes accompanied with loud shock waves marked the 13th paroxysmal episode of the 2015 volcano activity.

Two new lava flows were observed at the Fuego volcano, accompanying intense and frequent explosions on the evening of December 14 (local time).

Between 4 and 6 explosions per hour were reported with ash plumes, followed by loud shock waves, rising up to 1 km (3 280.8 feet) above the volcano summit. New lava flows were 800 m (2 624.7 feet) long and have started to head towards the Santa Teresa on west flank, and Trinidad on south flank drainages.

The reported event is the 13th paroxysmal episode of this year, and should the activity of the volcano increase further, dangerous pyroclastic flows could take place over the coming hours or days. Residents have been advised to avoid the river beds and valleys at the feet of the mountain at all times.

INSIVUMEH reported that on November 29, 2015 activity at Fuego increased significantly, characterized by large and strong explosions, ash plumes, and lava flows. Ash plumes rose as high as 2.2 km (7 217.8 feet) above the crater and drifted 40 km (24.9 miles) W and SW. Lava fountains rose 500 m (1 640.4 feet) above the crater, feeding four lava flows that traveled 3-4 km (1.9-2.5 miles) down the Ceniza, Trinidad, Las Lajas, and Santa Teresa drainages.

Ash fell in Panimache I and II (8 km (5 miles) SW), Morelia (9 km (5.6 miles) SW), Santa Sofía (12 km (7.5 miles) SW), El Porvenir (8 km (5 miles) ENE), Yucales (12 km (7.5 miles) SW), Rochelle, Ceylon, and other neighboring communities. Activity declined on November 30; lava fountains rose 100-150 m (328-492.1 feet), and ash plumes rose 1 km (0.62 miles) and drifted 25 km (15.5 miles) WSW. Lava flows were active in five drainages, including the Honda drainage (E flank).

On December 1, weak-to-moderate explosions generated ash plumes that rose 400-800 m (1 312.3-2624.7 feet) and drifted 10-12 km (6.2-7.5 miles) W and SW. Lava fountains continued rising as high as 150 m (492.1 feet). The five lava flows were at most 3 km (1.9 miles) long, and small pyroclastic flows descended the Honda drainage.

Geological summary

Volcán Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, is one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala's former capital, Antigua. The scarp of an older edifice, Meseta, lies between 3 763 m (12 345.8 feet high Fuego and its twin volcano to the north, Acatenango. Construction of Meseta dates back to about 230 000 years and continued until the late Pleistocene or early Holocene. Collapse of Meseta may have produced the massive Escuintla debris-avalanche deposit, which extends about 50 km (31 miles) onto the Pacific coastal plain.

Growth of the modern Fuego volcano followed, continuing the southward migration of volcanism that began at Acatenango. In contrast to the mostly andesitic Acatenango, eruptions at Fuego have become more mafic with time, and most historical activity has produced basaltic rocks. Frequent vigorous historical eruptions have been recorded since the onset of the Spanish era in 1524, and have produced major ash falls, along with occasional pyroclastic flows and lava flows. - The Watchers.

PLANETARY TREMORS: It's Shaking All Over - 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Nadi And Ba, Fiji; Strong Earthquake Hits Near Escuintla In Guatemala; Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Samara, Costa Rica; And Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Cauquenes, Chile!

USGS earthquake locations of 4.5 magnitude or higher over the last 7 days.

December 10, 2015 - EARTH - The following constitutes several of the most noteworthy earthquakes to the planet over the last 2 days, as we continue to monitor the global seismic uptick.

5.7 earthquake strikes off Nadi and Ba, Fiji

USGS earthquake location.

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 has struck off Fiji, seismologists say.

The earthquake, which struck at 1:58 a.m. local time on Thursday, was centered about 262 kilometers (163 miles) northwest of Nadi, or 376 kilometers (234 miles) northwest of the capital Suva. It struck about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep, making it a shallow earthquake.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimated that some 5,000 people on nearby islands may have felt "weak" shaking, and said that damage and casualties were unlikely. The earthquake was not strong enough to generate a tsunami, and no tsunami warnings are in effect.

The earthquake was initially measured at 6.2 before being downgraded to 5.7.

Other details were not immediately available. - BNO News.

Strong earthquake hits near Escuintla in Guatemala

USGS shakemap intensity.

A strongly felt earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 has struck near the city of Escuintla in south central Guatemala, not far from the capital, seismologists say.

The earthquake, which struck at 4:53 p.m. local time on Monday, was centered next to Masagua about 12 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of Escuintla, or 59 kilometers (37 miles) southwest of Guatemala City. It struck about 108.6 kilometers (67.5 miles) deep, making it a relatively deep earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Witnesses in the region reported feeling strong shaking, causing buildings to shake in Guatemala City, but there was no immediate word on damages or casualties. There is no threat of a tsunami. - BNO News.

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes Samara, Costa Rica

USGS shakemap intensity.

The USGS has reported a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Samara, Costa Rica at 00:03:17 Thursday Dec. 10, 2015 GMT, at a depth of 18.59 km that was felt locally and in surrounding areas.

There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold.

The above image displays the locations and intensity of the Samara, Costa Rica earthquake.

• 2 Responses in Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica indicating LIGHT shaking, 22km from the epicenter.
• 1 Responses in Limón, Limón, Limón, Costa Rica indicating WEAK shaking, 280km from the epicenter.

- Friendly Forecast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Cauquenes, Chile

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A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.3 (ml/mb) has struck on Wednesday, 27 kilometers (17 miles) from Cauquenes in Chile. Id of earthquake: us20004g1p. Event ids that are associated: us20004g1p. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 10 km (6 miles) below the earth’s surface. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/12/15 / 2015-12-10 00:09:32 / December 10, 2015 @ 12:09 am. The temblor was picked up at 21:09:32 / 9:09 pm (local time epicenter). Exact location of earthquake, longitude -72.6184 West, latitude -35.9007 South, depth = 10 km.

Epicenter of the earthquake was 102 km (63 miles) from Talcahuano (c. 253 000 pop), 102 km (63 miles) from Talca (c. 197 500 pop), 91 km (57 miles) from Chillán (c. 150 400 pop), 93 km (58 miles) from Linares (c. 69 500 pop), 85 km (53 miles) from Tomé (c. 46 700 pop), 99 km (62 miles) from Penco (c. 46 100 pop), 66 km (41 miles) from Constitución (c. 37 900 pop). Nearest city/cities or towns, with min 5000 pop, to epicentrum/hypocenter was Coihueco, Talca, Talcahuano. Nearby country/countries that might be effected, Chile (c. 16 746 000 pop).

Earthquakes 5.0 to 6.0 may cause light damage to buildings and other structures. In the past 24 hours, there have been one, in the last 10 days one, in the past 30 days one and in the last 365 days twenty-nine earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that has struck near. Every year there are an estimated 1320 moderate earthquakes in the world. - ENT.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increasing Eruptions At Guatemala's Fuego Volcano - Orange Alert Issued! [VIDEOS]

The Fuego volcano, seen from San Juan Alotenango municipality, Sacatepequez departament, about 65 km southwest of Guatemala City, erupts on November 10, 2015.
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November 11, 2015 - GUATEMALA - Emergency service officials in Guatemala on Tuesday issued an orange alert over increasing eruptions from the country's southeastern Fuego volcano and ordered the evacuation of a nearby hotel.

The 12,346-foot high colossus, whose name means "fire" in Spanish , showed heightened activity overnight, sending columns of ash high into the sky, spilling lava down its side and provoking small tremors.

Fine ash was falling on at least six villages and on the town of San Pedro Yepocapa, in the indigenous province of Chimaltenango, a state spokesman for the Disaster Reduction National Coordination Committee, David de Leon, told reporters.

The country's Seismology and Vulcanology Institute urged authorities to consider taking precautionary measures for air traffic.

Thick, airborne ash can clog planes' engines and cause them to fail. In February, the volcano erupted with such force and so much ash that Guatemala was forced to close the airport serving its capital.

Guatemala and neighboring countries lie on what is known as the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of hundreds of volcanoes that forms part of the Pacific "Rim of Fire". Most are dormant, but some spectacular, and dangerous, eruptions do happen.

The Fuego volcano lies near Guatemala's colonial-era city of Antigua Guatemala and is about 40 kilometers southwest of the capital Guatemala City. - The Express Tribune.


WATCH: Eruption at Fuego volcano.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Becoming More Active - Officials Warn Columns Of Ash Could Reach 15,000 Feet Above Sea Level!

AFP/AFP/File - Ash billowing from the Fuego volcano is seen from the Palin municipality, Escuintla departament, 40 km south of Guatemala City on February 13, 2015

May 15, 2015 - GUATEMALA - Guatemala's Fuego volcano is becoming more active, belching out increasing amounts of smoke and ash, officials said on Friday.

Fearing a full-blown eruption of the volcano, located just 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the capital of Guatemala City, disaster officials warned that aircraft should exercise caution when flying over Fuego.

Conred, the national disaster coordination agency, said the volcano's eruptions could range in intensity from weak to moderate, and that columns of ash could reach 4,500 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level.

Authorities also warned that wind-borne ash particles could travel as far as 12 kilometers from the volcano, possibly causing respiratory and other health problems for some Guatemalans.

Fuego, which translates to "fire" in Spanish, measures more than 3,700 meters and is located in southwestern Guatemala on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepequez departments.

Officials said for the moment there is no need to prepare for evacuations, but will continue to monitor the volcano since the situation could change quickly.

Fuego reawakened earlier this year, raining soot and ash on adjacent towns and forcing the temporary closure of a nearby airport. - Yahoo.

 

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts - Belching Ash And Rock Into The Sky, Causing Mass Evacuations And Flight Cancellations!

Guatemala's Fuego volcano belched black ash. Photo: AP

February 8, 2015 - GUATEMALA - Guatemala's Fuego volcano belched black ash into the sky on Saturday, causing the government to evacuate 100 nearby residents and forcing the closure of the capital's international airport, President Otto Perez told reporters.

Cars covered in ash. Credit: AP

Guatemala's Fuego volcano belched black ash into the sky on Saturday, causing the government to evacuate 100 nearby residents and forcing the closure of the capital's international airport, President Otto Perez told reporters.

Streets have been covered in ash. Credit: AP

The volcano, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of the capital, forced the cancellation of several flights as Guatemala's main airport shut down and workers sought to clear the runways of ash.

The airport was closed. Credit: AP

Officials said the amount of falling ash was moderate but urged nearby residents to use masks or wet cloth to guard against breathing dangerous contaminants.

Residents have been urged to use masks or wet cloth. Credit: AP

The airport is expected to reopen by early Sunday morning. - ITV.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Pacaya Volcano Erupts In Guatemala - Spewing Ash And Vapor Over Two Miles Into the Air; Tourism Cancelled; Mass Evacuations; Alert Level Raised To Yellow! [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

March 03, 2014 - GUATEMALA - Thousands of people could face evacuation in Guatemala after its most active volcano - and popular visitor attraction - erupted, shooting plumes of ash and vapor more than two miles into the air and spewing glowing-hot rocks.

Closed to tourists: This is Pacaya's second strong eruption this year and locals are on evacuation standby.

The Pacaya volcano, just 24 miles from the tourist town of Antigua and near the capital Guatemala City, erupted early on Sunday, sending an ash plume high into the sky.

Flights to the area have been cancelled and an amber alert has been issued, warning the 3,000 people who live nearby to be ready for evacuation.


WATCH: Pacaya volcano erupts in Guatemala.

Pacaya National Park director, Humberto Morales, said: 'We are assessing with the National Disaster Management Centre (Conred) whether we will need to evacuate the 3,000 people who live in the villages of El Rodeo and Patrocinio.

'Access to the areas around the volcano has been suspended.'

Pacaya is one of Guatemala's most active and picturesque volcanoes and is a popular visitor attraction.

Eruption: A column of ash rises from the Pacaya volcano. The latest eruptive phase of the volcano continues
at decreased strength. The second paroxysm of Pacaya this year, only about 6 weeks after the previous
one in January, started yesterday morning with lava fountains, associated ash emissions, as well
as a new lava flow that quickly reached about 2 km length.

Powerful: Ash was spewed 2.3 miles into the sky as Pacaya erupted over the weekend. The current seismic signal
suggests that activity continues at a decreasing trend. Images from later during yesterday showed that
lava fountaining and lava effusion had already decreased significantly after the first hours.

According to local news, a first increase in explosive activity at the summit vent of the Mackenney crater
occurred already on the evening of 1 March at 17:00 local time, followed by a loud explosion at 05h15 the
next morning, which opened a new vent between the old cone of Cerro Chino and the Mackenney
crater. Landsat image of the ash plume and lava flow of Pacaya's eruption yesterday
(Source: @rudigerescobar / Twitter)

The ash plume, about 120 km long, from Pacaya yesterday
(Source: @rudigerescobar / Twitter)

Standing at more than 8,000ft high, it has impressive views of the lagoon of Calderas and three neighbouring volcanoes, Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.

It is a popular day trip destination from Antigua, the pretty, colonial former capital of Guatemala, which has become a Mecca for adventure travellers.

Hiking and horseriding tours are normally available so that holidaymakers can visit the main cone of the volcano and see the most recent lava flows.

However, the area is currently closed to tourists.

A lava flow began to issue from this new vent and satellite images about 5 hours later showed that it reached
about 1 km length to the NW in that time. Image: Pacaya's ash plume yesterday seen from the NE
(Image: @MrVop / pic.twitter.com/zzhrQu0gkU)

An ash plume, well visible from Guatemala city and on satellite imagery, rose about 2 km above the volcano
and drifted more than 100 km to the west-southwest. Image: Light ash fall occurred in areas such
as Escuintla (22 km to the SW).  The lava flow yesterday (CONRED / facebook)

Authorities are evaluating the need to evacuate residents near the villages El Patrocinio and
El Rodeo on the SW foot of Pacaya. CONRED raised the civil alert level for the area to yellow. 
Image: Decreased explosive activity from the summit yesterday (CONRED / facebook)

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warns: 'Take care if you are near any active volcano. Monitor local media and seek advice from your tour operator in case of possible travel disruption.

'Four of Guatemala’s volcanoes are currently active and the local authorities issue alerts in response to increased volcanic activity.'

The FCO also warns travellers that there is already a state of orange alert in place for Fuego volcano, near Pacaya.

Pacaya last erupted in January, sending lava flowing down one side of the volcano and leading to evacuations.

SOURCES: Daily Mail | Volcano Discovery.

MASS FISH DIE-OFF: Thousands Of Dead Fish Found In Escuintla, Guatemala Causes Major Concern?!

September 26, 2013 - GUATEMALA - Martha Quinonez, local resident, said that Sunday were found in the thousands of dead fish shoal, carried by the sea.

Thousands of dead fish were found in the New Conception bocabarra.

He added that over several kilometers you could see the large number of dead fish, and most disturbing is that no one knows what killed them.

Fishing Paralyze

The fisherman Gabriel Ramos, said that because of the plague, fishing activities were suspended, and they do not want to risk catching animals that are sick or contaminated and thereby harm consumers.

He added that it seems strange that the majority of fish that died is the bass species, and therefore it is necessary that the authorities investigate.

Jorge Morales, another resident, said that at least 40 families living near the site have ceased to receive income, as they have not wanted to risk to fish.

Daniel Lopez, fisherman, said he fears that the fish kills have occurred by poisoning the water for some agribusiness installed near the river.

Juan Felipe, another fisherman, says that the death of the fish could be because of the shoal water and the sea had different temperatures.

Foul odors

The victims said they now face another problem in the sector, as they begin to feel foul odors due to decomposition of the fish, so it is important that health authorities make some control to prevent epidemics in the population.

Children holding dead fish. The Maga warns that people should not consume them.

Lewis Logan, provincial governor, said staff of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) toured the area to assess the situation.

Discarded toxic

When asked about the dead fish, Carlos Marín, director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations Maga, said: "The fish mortality was due to atmospheric phenomena, as the water temperature dropped a lot, which affected the fry younger fish. "

"Poisoning is ruled by external causes, but it is recommended that people consume fish," said Marin.

The director of environmental management of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Teresa Calderon, confirmed that three species of saltwater fish that were found on the beaches of New Conception and although concerned discarded red tide or high levels of pollution and toxicological tests are done. He added that the results will be announced in two weeks.

Calderon said the fish may have been thrown by a fishing boat at sea and were washed ashore.

FACT

40 families are affected fishermen in Nueva Concepción, Escuintla. - Prensa Libre. [Translated]

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Pacaya Volcano Erupts in Guatemala - Sending Volcanic Material More Than 400 Metres In The Air!

May 30, 2013 - GUATEMALA - Guatemala's Pacaya volcano has erupted, sending volcanic material more than 400 metres in the air, authorities say.

The Institute of Vulcanology warned that the eruption could intensify with ash rising as high as 1000 to 2000 metres, posing a threat to air traffic at Guatemala's international airport.

"Ash could spread over Guatemala City due to the direction of the wind," the country's disaster response office said in a statement.

The last major eruption of Pacaya, in May 2010, claimed the life of a television journalist, drove thousands of people from their homes and forced the closure of the Guatemala City airport for five days.

The 2552 metre-high Pacaya is 50 kilometres south of the capital and one of three active volcanoes in Guatemala. - Herald Sun.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: The Pacaya Volcano Erupts in Guatemala - Spewing Ash and Gas Into the Air!

December 19, 2012 - GUATEMALA - Pacaya Volcano, located 47 kilometers south of the capital, has had increased activity in recent days with ash and gas being released into the air, said the Institute of Volcanology (Insivumeh).

On Wednesday, the institute issued a preventive alert and recommended the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conrad) to keep monitoring the 2,500-meter-tall volcano, located between the departments of Guatemala City and Escuintla. “The activity yesterday [Tuesday] was a manifestation of reactivation, so people should be aware of developments in coming days,” Insivumeh experts said.

Conrad also released a statement on its website that recommends people “to keep informed and be aware of official information provided by authorities.” The last eruption of Pacaya occurred in May 2010 when a powerful explosion sent ashes to three departments, including the capital, and forced the closing of La Aurora International Airport for five days. One person was killed, thousands were injured and $500 million in losses were reported. - Tico Times.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Guatemalan Volcanoes Increase Activity - Santiaguito Volcano Recorded 33 Explosions in Just 24 Hours!

Guatemalan volcanoes Santiaguito and Fuego increased their activity in the last hours and the authorities recommended on Monday took all the necessary precautions with the surrounding air traffic.

The dispersion of ash in various directions and changes in wind pattern led to the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) to warn about the civil aviation.  An Insivumeh report that Santiaguito volcano recorded 33 explosions in 24 hours, with a range of up to 800 meters above the crater, leaving ashes scattered in the southwest and southeast.

Santiaguito volcano is located in Quetzaltenango district, and its height is 2,550 meters above sea level.  The Insivumeh reported white and blue plume up to 100 meters above the crater, with displacement to the southwest, in the case of Fuego volcano, whose height is 3,763 meters above sea level and is located between the departments of Sacatepequez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla (center south). - Prensa Latina.

GEOLOGICAL UPHEAVALS: Guatemala Quakes Trigger Landslides!

Three successive earthquakes hit Guatemala on Monday, shaking buildings as far as 30 miles away, triggering landslides and inciting public panic. The earthquakes happened within 90 minutes of one another in the southeast part of the country, centered near Cuilapa Santa Rosa. The largest was the second quake, which registered a 5.8 magnitude. It hit at 12:30 p.m. local time. The other two earthquakes both measured 4.8 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A landslide in western Guatemala killed at least three people and 10 are missing, officials said Tuesday. Guatemala's National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters, known as CONRED, reported that the landslide happened early Tuesday morning in Barillas, Huehuetenango, a department in western Guatemala. The wall of mud and rock killed three people and 10 are missing, said David De Leon Villeda, a CONRED spokesman. The victims were children, ages 4, 6 and 7, he said. They were siblings. Rescue personnel are on the scene searching for survivors. The landslide buried four houses, CONRED said. - CNN.

A landslide in northern Guatemala on Tuesday killed three children and another 12 people buried in the disaster are believed dead, a local official said. Heavy predawn rains caused the disaster that buried four homes while families slept. "They have been trapped under heavy mud. It's unlikely that anyone is still alive," Sergio Cabanas, director of civil defense, told Reuters. Rain and unstable terrain prevented rescue teams from reaching the landslide on foot and crews have been removing dirt with heavy machinery. Rescuers will continue to search for victims through Thursday, Cabanas said. Authorities by Tuesday evening had removed from the rubble the bodies of two young boys - four and six years old - and a seven-year-old girl. - L.A. Times.

PLANETARY TREMORS: Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Guatemala!

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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck Guatemala at a depth of 39.4 km (24.5 miles). The quake hit at 18:34:00 UTC, Monday 19th September 2011 and was located at 14.332°N, 90.142°W. The epicentre was 19 km (12 miles) northeast of Cuilapa, Santa Rosa, Guatemala; 53 km (32 miles) southeast of Guatemala, Guatemala; 69 km (42 miles) east of Escuintla, Guatemala; 74 km (45 miles) northwest of Santa Ana, El Salvador; and 1114 km (692 miles) southeast of Mexico, D.F., Mexico.

No tsunami warning was issued and there are no reports of any damage at this time.

Three people have been killed following a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Guatemala on Monday, according to local firefighters. Ana Staackman, who lives in Guatemala City, Guatemala, said she felt a strong shaking in her office building during the quake. Staackman said she is used to the earthquakes since they happen every other week but this one lasted longer and felt stronger than usual. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala on Monday, about 53 kilometers (32 miles) southeast of Guatemala City, the U.S. Geological Survey said. "We felt some strong termors. We heard that the first tremor registered about 4.8 and the second, 5.8," Evelyn Ruano, a spokeswoman with the President's office, told CNN. "There are people buried in rubble. Firefighters are on the scene in the department of Santa Rosa. We have one confirmed dead." The earthquake, which the USGS reported to be some 25 miles deep, was felt in the capital. - CNN.

CSEM and USGS lists.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (CSEM) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are showing additional seismic activity in the same region, with USGS featuring 2 other 4.8 magnitude earthquakes. Interestingly, CSEM is also showing a 6.2 magnitude tremor for El Salvador, that is not shown on the USGS list.