Jan 28, 2025: Volcanic Eruption from Santiaguito (Santa Maria) Volcano, Guatemala

Welcome to our 24/7 live stream of the powerful Santiaguito / Santa María Volcano, one of Guatemala's most active and fascinating volcanic complexes! Experience the raw power and stunning beauty of nature in breathtaking 4K resolution.
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Where is this camera?
The wonderful family at Finca La Soledad are graciously hosting our camera at their resort. You can experience this same view in person by staying at one of their beautiful cabins and wake up to the sights and sounds of the majestic Santa Maria Volcano! Here’s their website: / fincalasoledadgt . The camera is about 8km away from Santa Maria / Santiaguito. Sometimes you'll be able to hear the eruptions. Due to the speed of sound, it'll take about 26 seconds after you see an explosion before you hear it.
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About Santiaguito / Santa María Volcano
🌋 Location: Western Guatemala, near the city of Quetzaltenango
🌋 Elevation: Santa María - 3,772 meters (12,375 feet); Santiaguito dome complex - about 2,500 meters (8,200 feet)
🌋 Type: Stratovolcano with an active lava dome complex
🌋 Activity: Frequent and continuous dome-building eruptions
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Fascinating Facts about Santiaguito / Santa María Volcano:
Historical Eruption: The catastrophic eruption of Santa María in 1902 was one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century, forming the Santiaguito lava dome complex.
Active Domes: The Santiaguito complex consists of several active lava domes that are continuously growing and collapsing.
Volcanic Hazards: The volcano poses various hazards, including pyroclastic flows, lava flows, ash emissions, and lahars.
Research Interest: Santiaguito is a major site of interest for volcanologists studying dome-building processes and volcanic hazards.
Lush Ecosystem: The region around the volcano is rich in biodiversity, with fertile lands supporting agriculture and diverse wildlife.
What You'll See on This Live Stream:
Eruptions: Watch live eruptions with ash plumes, pyroclastic flows, and lava dome collapses.
Landscape: Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and the majestic peaks of the volcano.
Nighttime Spectacle: Witness the mesmerizing glow of the lava domes at night, a sight not to be missed.
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[@ProperPinkPanther]

WOW!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Ha ha it’s fascinating. What will this effect on earth and locally?

[@Enjay-d8s]

Been there a week ago and saw a similar strong explosion

[@pja72o]

😮😮😮😮

[@SandyF_trouble]

So peaceful.
Where's the magma flow?

[@AngrySangheili]

Not the kind of volcano like Kilauea or Nyiragongo. As with many volcanoes around the globe, Santiaguito is prone to produce explosive eruptions, that leads to even more dangerous pyroclastic flows. That being said, this small fella can theoreticaly produce a lava flow, but in order to do so, it's eruption style also must change. And even then, it will not be a basaltic lava, but a more viscous andesite or other type of lava.
Btw, back in 1902, you wouldn't wanna be around there, because that was the year, when even bigger volcano on the background, Santa Maria, has produced a pretty powerful eruption that destroyed part of it's cone, levaving a scar, form which Santiaguito has slowly growned up.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Nothing is peaceful are you ok? Sorry you’re confused. It’s an erupting volcano and putting toxic gases into the air, disrupting the environment for animals, the earth below and beyond that. 😢