Vulkan de Fuego breaks out: over 500 people brought to safety!

Vulkan de Fuego breaks out: over 500 people brought to safety!

Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala - The Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala has again raised the alarm. The highly active volcano, which is almost 3,800 meters high and is around 40 kilometers southwest of Guatemala City, spits ash and lava. A representative of the disaster protection confirmed that more than 500 people were brought to safety from the surrounding area, since a lava flow with a length of around 1,200 meters pulls away from the crater. Remszeitung reports that Aschegen may be up to 50 kilometers from the volcano.

The dangers through the Volcán de Fuego are not new. During a difficult outbreak in 2018, hundreds of people lost their lives, which illustrates the continuing threat from this active volcano. The ongoing surveillance and evacuations are therefore crucial to protect the residents and minimize damage. daily index supplemented that the evacuation of over 500 people was successfully carried out.

The Volcán de Fuego is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, a region known for its volcanic activities. In the past 300 years there have been over 200 volcanic eruptions of the strength VEI ≥ 2 in this area. Other active volcanoes include the Santa María and the Pacaya, which are also located in Guatemala. These volcanoes are part of a complex geological structure, which was created by the subduction of the Cocosplatte under the Caribbean plate. This leads to the formation of a volcanic arch along the western coast of Central America, as in an article on ESKP reports .

The proximity to these volcanoes offers attractive living conditions and good transport connections for many people, but also carries considerable risks. The need for a detailed risk assessment and continuous monitoring is essential to ensure the safety of residents.