Santa Maria Volcano, Guatemala
From series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”Height: 3,772 meters.
Early 18th century was also marked by a strong volcanic eruption. That year the disaster occurred in Guatemala. In 1902, the eruption of Santa Maria volcano happened there. It is considered one of the most violent eruptions of the 20th century. The incredibly powerful explosion occurred after 500 calm years. The diameter of the crater left after that is 1 500 meters.
Santa Maria volcano is the part of the chain of stratovolcanoes. After the eruption of 1902, it regularly reminds us of its power. Next, the less powerful eruption occurred in 1922. Seven years later, the volcano released into the atmosphere a cloud of easily flammable gas that killed 5 000 residents of nearby towns and villages. The height of the volcano is 3 772 meters. Researchers found out that the first powerful eruption of this structure occurred about 30 000 years ago.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero 5B' located in 19 km (
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Fuel station: 'Puma' in 9 km
Supermarket: 'GNC' in 9 km
Parking: 'Parqueo Archis' in 10 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Meykos' in 10 km
Police station: 'Policia Municipal de Transito de Quetzaltenango' in 9 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'El Sabor de Texas' in 4.68 km
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