‘Volcano of Fire’ erupts spectacularly in Guatemala, authorities on alert (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
‘Volcano of Fire’ erupts spectacularly in Guatemala, authorities on alert (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Published time: 29 Jul, 2016 14:32
Edited time: 29 Jul, 2016 18:09
Amazing images have been captured of Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) erupting spectacularly. Authorities remain on high alert as it continues to display intense activity.
The volcano, considered one of the most active in Central America, is being monitored by CONRED, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala, and INSIVUMEH, the National Institute for Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology.
Residents from the surrounding areas of Escuintla, Sacatepequez and Chimaltenango have been alerted to the possibility of a major eruption, according to Prensa Libre.
On Friday, INSIVUMEH recommended raising the alert in the area, stating eruptive activity remained strong and is expected to increase in the coming hours.
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