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Santa Maria (Guatemala)

The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported ongoing eruptive activity at Santa Maria?s Santiaguito dome complex during 22-29 July, with continuing lava extrusion at Caliente dome. Incandescence at the summit was observed during dark hours. Effus

Time
7/30/2026, 8:15:07 AM UTC
Coordinates
14.757, -91.552
Data source
gvp
Activity
Continuing Eruptive Activity
Country
Guatemala
Report period
23 July-29 July 2026
Source
Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report

Event timeline

  1. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:42:12 GMT
    SignificantSanta Maria (Guatemala)

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🧰 What to do

Before

  • Know your community's evacuation plan and routes
  • Prepare goggles and N95 masks for ashfall
  • Keep vehicles fueled and a kit ready if near an active volcano

During

  • Evacuate if ordered; ash and gases can be deadly
  • If staying: close windows/doors/vents, wear a mask outdoors
  • Avoid river valleys and low areas (lahar/mudflow paths)

After

  • Avoid ashfall driving — ash damages engines and cuts visibility
  • Clear heavy ash from roofs carefully (wet ash is very heavy)
  • Wear a mask during cleanup; keep ash away from children

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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