Earthquake Triggers Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala: CONRED

• CONRED says that across all of Guatemala, an orange alert (potential hazard) has been issued following the eruption of the Fuego volcano.
• The authorities have reported that the eruption of the Fuego volcano has affected the towns of El Porvenir and Las Lajitas; according to the latest information, 50 people or 250 residents have been displaced.
• A statement released by the National Institute of Civil Defense (Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil) says that 14 people were injured in the incident.

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has erupted again, spewing ash and lava. The agency in charge, CONRED, says the eruption is related to the earthquake that triggered it. The authorities warn that the eruption could affect people living in the area.

According to CONRED, the orange alert (potential hazard) remains in effect across the country as a result of the eruption of the Fuego volcano. The agency also notes that the eruption may continue to produce ash and lava, which could pose a threat to nearby communities.

In a statement, CONRED said that the eruption began in the afternoon and that it was accompanied by an increase in the volcano’s activity, as well as the release of ash. The institute also said that the eruption could continue for several days.

In a separate statement, the Guatemalan Seismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Water Institute said that the eruption was likely caused by a change in pressure inside the volcano. The institute added that the eruption could reach a height of between 200 and 300 metres.

Meanwhile, according to the authorities, the eruption of Fuego has affected the area around El Porvenir and the town of Las Lajitas. The authorities say that 50 people or 250 residents have been displaced.

Parallely, the authorities said that the National Institute of Civil Defense (Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil) reported that 14 people were injured. The institute said that the injured were taken to hospitals in Antigua, Guatemala.

The institute also said that the eruption is ongoing and that it may continue to affect the area. It noted that the volcano’s activity increased after the earthquake in 2018. According to the information provided, the situation may worsen, and the number of people affected could rise further.

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