Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-03925

Image GVP-03925

A small ash plume rises at Fuego on 10 October 1977, seen here from the NE along the road to Alotenango, about 10 km away. Intermittent minor ash took place from 11 September 1977 to 8 August 1979, sometimes accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lava flows. Explosions were often closely spaced. Photo by Paulino Alquijay, 1977 (courtesy of Pete Newton).

A small ash plume rises at Fuego on 10 October 1977, seen here from the NE along the road to Alotenango, about 10 km away. Intermittent minor ash took place from 11 September 1977 to 8 August 1979, sometimes accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lava flows. Explosions were often closely spaced.

Photo by Paulino Alquijay, 1977 (courtesy of Pete Newton).

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Fuego

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