Volcan El Fuego Flashcards
What is Volcán el Fuego and where is it located?
is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala.
Why does Volcán el Fuego have frequent eruptions?
It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the Caribbean Plate.
When did one of the most devastating eruptions of Volcán el Fuego occur?
June 3, 2018.
What were the consequences of the June 3, 2018 eruption of Volcán el Fuego?
Pyroclastic flows and lahars swept through nearby villages, resulting in the deaths of at least 190 people and thousands of missing people.
What kind of volcanic activity was released during the 2018 eruption of Volcán el Fuego?
The eruption released hot ash, gas, and volcanic debris.
What damage did the mudflows from the 2018 eruption cause?
The mudflows, carrying rocks and dirt mixed with water, destroyed buildings, roads, and farms.
How did the Guatemalan government respond to the 2018 eruption?
They provided emergency aid and relocated people away from the danger into a safe space.
What lesson was highlighted by the 2018 eruption of Volcán el Fuego?
The need for better warning systems and disaster preparedness in volcanic regions was highlighted.
