Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Pacaya

19 Jul 2004 – 11 Sep 2005 · 14.38° N, 90.60° W

Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. It rises to an elevation of 2,552 metres (8,373 ft).

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What the records say

When
19 Jul 2004 – 11 Sep 2005
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
14.38° N, 90.60° W
Vei
3
Vent
MacKenney Cone and lower S flank
Dated by
Observations: Reported
Volcano number
342110
Eruption number
19887
Vei modifier
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Pacaya

Mountain and national park in Guatemala

Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. It rises to an elevation of 2,552 metres (8,373 ft). After being dormant for over 70 years, it began erupting vigorously in 1961 and has been erupting frequently since then.

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