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Masaya Volcano - John Seach
Nicaragua
11.98 N, 86.16 W
summit elevation 635 m
caldera
In 2001 tourists were caught in one of the most powerful eruptions at the volcano in 30 years.
Two people were injured and 200 people were caught in the danger zone.
Volcanic bombs landed in the parking area, damaged cars and set fire to vegetation and shelters. Scientists had left the crater only one hour before Masaya erupted.
A lava lake was present in Santiago crater in March-April 2000.
Masaya Volcano Eruptions
2006, 2003, 2001, 1999-2000, 1996, 1993-94, 1989, 1987, 1965-85, 1946-47?, 1919-24, 1913, 1906, 1904, 1902-03, 1858-59, 1858?, 1856-57, 1853, 1852, 1772, 1670, 1613?, 1586?, 1570, 1551, 1524-44?