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Villarrica (Chile)
The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported that several episodes of minor explosive activity in Villarrica?s summit crater were observed beginning at 0239 on 21 August when a plume rose 40 m above the crater rim. Incandescence from the lava lake was visible overnight during 2
- Time
- 8/27/2026, 7:30:31 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- -39.420, -71.930
- Data source
- gvp
- Activity
- New Eruptive Activity
- Country
- Chile
- Report period
- 20 August-26 August 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
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