Tourists on Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego were caught off guard when the volcano erupted recently, and burning rocks began to rain down, forcing them to scramble down the slopes.
About Volcan de Fuego:
Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is an active volcano located in Guatemala.
It is a relatively young basaltic stratovolcano.
It is one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala’s former capital, Antigua.
It forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of volcanoes stretching from Guatemala to Panama.
Guatemala lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
It lies on the boundary between the Cocos Plate and the Caribbean Plate.
Fuego has what scientists call an “open-vent system.”
This means the volcano keeps a clear pathway for gas and magma to escape.
Because of this open vent, it releases pressure through smaller, more frequent eruptions.
The Fuego is known for its vulcanian activity, occasionally accompanied by pyroclastic flows.
It is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America.
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