Massive volcano erupts forcing thousands to evacuate
The Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted explosively on May 4th, 2023, sending fear rippling through nearby communities as it belched a 19,000-foot-high ash column and scorching pyroclastic flow. The ash plumes cast a pall over silent cities and wilds, forcing over 2,000 nearby residents to evacuate. The Fuego volcano is an infamously active volcano in Central America. It typically erupts every four to five years. The most memorable recent eruption took place in 2018 and …