Masaya (Nicaragua)
The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported that on 9 October ash plumes from Masaya were visible in webcam images rising to 1.2-1.5 km (4,000-5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifting SW and W. Weather clouds blocked satellite views. Source: Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
What changed
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Nicaragua · GVP · Check the official source for the affected area and current instructions.
- Source timestamp
- 10/15/2026, 7:11:08 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- 11.984, -86.169
- Data source
- gvp
- Activity
- Continuing Eruptive Activity
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Report period
- 8 October-14 October 2026
- Source
- Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report
🧰 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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