Mountains on Fire: Explosions in Guatemala!
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About 250 residents had to flee for their lives from the Volcano of Fire in Guatemala. Why, you may ask? Because the volcano erupted with such ferocity that red-hot rock and ash came pouring down its slopes like a fiery river!
This isn’t the first time the Volcano of Fire has shown its explosive personality, mind you. In 2018, it caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the same area. So, the people living nearby are no strangers to this deadly force of nature.
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- The authorities were quick to react and evacuate the people in the area before things could get worse. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, right? Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the process.
- It’s worth noting that Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire isn’t just any ordinary volcano. It’s one of the most active and dangerous ones in the world! Its last big eruption in 2018 was so massive that it spewed ash up to 10 kilometers high, and hot lava flowed down its slopes at an alarming rate.
- The Volcano of Fire is a constant reminder that nature is a force to be reckoned with, and we must always respect it. However, it’s not all bad news! Did you know that volcanoes also have positive effects on the environment? They provide nutrients to the soil, create new land, and even help to regulate the earth’s climate!
- In conclusion, while the recent eruption of the Volcano of Fire in Guatemala may have caused some panic, the quick action taken by the authorities helped keep the residents safe. Let’s hope that this volcano goes back to being just a peaceful and beautiful mountain, without any more fiery surprises.
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📹 Hundreds of residents were evacuated and about 100,000 are facing risks from ash clouds as #Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire spews rock and ash toward an area devastated by a deadly 2017 eruption.
— Mete Sohtaoğlu (@metesohtaoglu) May 5, 2023
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