Blast from San Miguel Volcano

An explosion at El Salvador’s San Miguel (also known as Chaparrastique) Volcano lofted ash more than 71 kilometers (44 miles) downwind on December 29, 2013.
Fresh Ash on San Miguel Volcano
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Fresh Ash on San Miguel Volcano

The eruption of San Miguel left the volcano’s summit coated in a veneer of ash.

Published Jan 25, 2014

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Blast from San Miguel Volcano
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Blast from San Miguel Volcano

An explosion at the Salvadoran volcano lofted ash over the surrounding landscape.

Published Dec 31, 2013

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