Pacaya - Wikipedia
The Pacaya volcano is a part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of volcanoes stretching from the northwest to the southeast along the Pacific coast of Central America, formed by the tectonic subduction of the Cocos Tectonic Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate.
Pacaya - Global Volcanism Program
2013年8月18日 · "Pacaya, inactive since the October 1975 lava flow, resumed activity for at least 1 day prior to the 4 February earthquake. Black steam clouds from MacKenney Crater were seen in Guatemala City. A group camped at Pacaya on the morning of the 4 February earthquake reported that a black steam cloud was discharged from MacKenney Crater immediately ...
Pacaya in Guatemala - Vulkane
The Pacaya rises about 30 kilometers south of the capital of Guatemala and is relatively easily accessible. It is a subduction zone volcano that produces a basaltic to intermediate melt. In addition to basalt, there are dacite (lava domes) and andesitic basalts. The Pacaya is a …
Report on Pacaya (Guatemala) — May 2014 - Global Volcanism …
2010年5月28日 · Pacaya , which has a record of eruptions dating back over 1,600 years, has been erupting the majority of the time since 1961, often emitting rough-surfaced lavas but also occasionally discharging explosions. The centerpiece of the National Park of the same name, it is the most often climbed volcano in Guatemala.
Pacaya, Guatemala - Volcano World
Pacaya is a complex volcano, consisting of an older stratovolcano, domes, flows, tephra, and the modern basaltic stratovolcano. Most of the complex has formed in the last 23,000 years. Pacaya has erupted at least 23 times since 1565. Little is known about the early historic eruptions due to the remote location of the volcano.
Global Volcanism Program | Report on Pacaya (Guatemala) — …
Extensive lava flows, bomb-laden Strombolian explosions, and ash plumes from Mackenney crater have characterized the persistent activity at Pacaya since 1961.
The 2021 eruption of Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala - ScienceDirect
2024年3月1日 · Pacaya is an active basaltic volcano in Guatemala, that underwent a heightened period of volcanic activity in early 2021, as the culmination of effusive and explosive activity starting in mid-2015.
Pacaya Volcano – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
The volcano is the star attraction of Parque Nacional Pacaya, one of the most popular Guatemala national parks. The volcano has an elevation of 2,552 meters (8,373 feet). To check whether the volcano is active, see the daily report of the Guatemalan government.
Pacaya - Wikipedia
De Pacaya is een vulkaan in het departement Escuintla in Guatemala. De stratovulkaan is 2552 meter hoog. De Pacaya is voornamelijk gevormd in de laatste 23.000 jaar. Hij bestaat uit een vulkanisch complex met een oude stratovulkaan en een jongere die vooral gekenmerkt wordt door basaltisch stollingsgesteente.
Travels in Geology: Guatemala's Volcan Pacaya: A feast for the …
2016年9月15日 · The most popular volcano for tourists to climb is the infamous Volcán Pacaya, close to the former capital city of Antigua — a UNESCO World Heritage site that is worth a visit in its own right. The trip up Pacaya is suitable for hikers of all levels, including beginners and youngsters, as it takes just a few hours to complete.