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Volcanic eruptions are extremely dangerous, yet at the same time, breathtaking to look at. Some are more violent than others, of course. Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano erupted in December, and prompted evacuations while raising the danger alert levels.
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In this case, the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala caught everyone's attention for a different reason - its stunning eruption. It wasn't the first time the volcano made the headlines, as a lightning strike during an eruption was all over social media earlier in the year.
This recent display, however, was different, and a reminder as to just how spectacular these eruptions really are.
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The Fuego Volcano Eruption In Guatemala Was Quite The Spectacle
Credit to afarTV on YouTube for the breathtaking footage of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala. The footage was not only captured live, but in 4K with stunning resolution. The eruption has gone viral, with over 107K views in just two days.
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The Fuego volcano sees frequent activity throughout the year, with several explosive eruptions. Located near the city of Antigua, the stunning volcano is located 12,346 feet high in Guatemala. Stunning eruptions aren't anything new to the area, especially considering that eruptions are frequent, taking place every 15 to 20 minutes. Although the eruptions are dangerous, afarTV notes that the volcano is also helpful in re-energizing the local agriculture.
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The Volcanic Eruption Received High Praise Online
Users on YouTube were stunned by the volcanic eruption, appearing as though it was AI-generated or something out of a movie.
The top comments read:
"One of the most beautiful eruptions I've ever seen. Just beautiful!" "If you saw that in a computer game playing at Ultra 4K resolution it wouldn't even cross your mind that it was real, so once again truth can be more surreal / beautiful than fiction." "Pyroclastic flows are spectacular at night!" "Gorgeous and humbling reminder of our earth's hidden power."
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Fuego Volcano Also Saw Activity Between November 27th And December 3rd
The Smithsonian Institution's most recent report came at the end of November, into early December. The report highlighted a recent volcanic eruption at the Fuego Volcano. Explosions took place at rates of 4-13 per hour.
"The Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH) reported that eruptive activity continued at Fuego during 26 November-3 December. Daily explosions were recorded by the seismic network at rates of 4-13 per hour. The explosions generated gas-and-ash plumes that rose over 1 km above the summit and drifted as far as 50 km SW and W."
The report continues that the explosion reached levels as high as 400 m above the summit.
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"During dark hours on most days incandescent ejecta from explosions was visible rising as high as 400 m above the summit. The explosions generated block avalanches that mostly descended the Las Lajas (SE), Seca (W), Taniluya (SSW), and Ceniza (SSW) drainages, but occasionally descended all flanks, and sometimes reached vegetated areas. Rumbling sounds and shock waves from explosions were occasionally reported. Ashfall was reported in Panimache I and II (8 km SW), Morelia (10 km SW), Santa Sofia (12 km SW), Yepocápa (8 km NW), El Porvenir (8 km ENE), Finca Palo Verde, Pochuta (24 km WNW), and Patulul (30 km W) on a few of the days and forecasted for areas downwind on the other days."
Fuego remains one of the most must-see volcanoes in the world.