Increased volcanic activity at San Miguel Volcano in El Salvador
A report on the increased volcanic activity at San Miguel Volcano in El Salvador, including geological and topological factors.
Geological and topological factors
San Miguel Volcano, also known as Chaparrastique, is a stratovolcano in central-eastern El Salvador, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of the city of San Miguel. It is one of the most active volcanoes in El Salvador and rises from near sea level to form one of the country's most prominent landmarks Wikipedia.
On May 29, 2023, officials from El Salvador's Directorate General of Civil Protection observed an increase in volcanic activity levels at San Miguel Volcano Crisis24. The volcano emitted more gases and ashes up to 700 meters above its central crater on May 27 Crisis24. Due to the recent eruptions, authorities have issued a warning for San Miguel Department, particularly in the municipalities of Chinameca, San Jorge and San Rafael Oriente, and have established evacuation routes and 31 temporary shelters in the eastern part of the country as a precaution Crisis24. Authorities have also advised the population not to enter within a radius of 3 km from the volcano Crisis24.