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GTM: Erupción volcánica - 08-2026 - Actividad Volcán Fuego Guatemala (2026-08-04)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Cruz Roja Guatemalteca , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Ash and gas columns have reached heights of 5000 to 6000 meters, dispersing over 40 kilometers in a westerly direction.
Volcanic activity has been reported in the area, with the Volcán de Fuego showing increased signs of eruption. Monitoring has been ongoing, with a notable increase in various parameters over the past seven hours. The eruption has resulted in intense emissions of gases, volcanic ash, and lava fragments from the crater.
Ash and gas columns have reached heights of 5000 to 6000 meters, dispersing over 40 kilometers in a westerly direction. Reports have confirmed ash fall in communities such as San Pedro Yepocapa, Chimaltenango, with further details available from the INSIVUMEH scientific entity.
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Category: disaster Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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