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Tourists scramble as Guatemala volcano erupts
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The Santa Maria volcano, also known as the Santiaguito, in Guatemala erupted while hikers were on the edge of the crater. According to the Diaro newspaper of Centro America, ascents were already banned in the area several years ago, as they were considered to be at high risk. At the end of February, the authorities of Guatemala had already alerted the population about the risks of explosive activity in Santiaguito, which is one of the most activ…
The recent eruption in the Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala, which caught a group of surprise tourists, has rekindled an important warning for those who seek intense experiences in natural destinations: the limit between adventure and recklessness can be extremely dangerous. The episode, which involved tourists surprised by a sudden explosion, shows the need for planning and respect... The post Volcano erupts and explodes in the face of tourists…
A group of tourists approached the crater of the Santiaguito volcano, in the region of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, and was surprised by a violent eruption. The event generated a dense column of smoke, as well as a rain of potentially lethal pyroclastic material. The Guathemaltheque Institute of Tourism reiterated the absolute prohibition of climbing the volcano, considered among the most unstable and dangerous of the highlands of the country beca…
Moments of panic were experienced in Guatemala when a group of hikers were surprised by a sudden eruption of the Santiaguito volcano, forcing them to flee to safety. This incident occurred during the day of April 20 at the volcanic complex located in Quetzaltenango, where hikers were near the crater when the explosions began. Videos broadcast on social networks show the dramatic moment when people are rushing down as volcanic rocks, ash and gase…
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