Telica Volcano

August 13, 1999

On 11 August, the Telica Volcano spewed hot ash and rocks which blanketed nearby villages with ash. Ash clouds ascended 300-400 m above the volcano.

This information was summarized from Discovery Online


August 12, 1999

On 10 August, there was a strong seismic tremor at the Telica Volcano. Gases and ash were expelled. There were no reports of damage or a need for an evacuation plan at this time.

This information was summarized from Boris Behneke's Italy's Volcanoes site.


June 7, 1999

The Telica Volcano released a plume of smoke over the weekend, and the surrounding area received a blanket of ash. Evacuation preparations are in place should the volcano erupt.

This information was summarized from Discovery Online.


May 23, 1999

Telica Volcano in Nicaragua released a plume of ash 550 meters (1,650 feet). Warnings of an imminent eruption within the next few days have been issued.

This information was summarized from Discovery Online.


 

Latitude (DD)
12.60
Longitude (dd)
-86.85
Elevation (m)
1010
Country
Nicaragua
Type
Stratovolcano