Sunday, March 29, 2009

Type of Volcano

Fuego is a composite or stratovolcano.  Composite volcanoes are formed by lava and rock layers alternating.  They are steep and symmetrical cones.  It is a continental volcano.

Geologic Location

Fuego is located in Guatemala.  Guatemala is on the Caribbean plate. 

Eruption History

Fuego is erupting daily. The eruption of Fuego in 1932.  
Fuego left, Acatenango right

Neighboring Volcanoes

Fuego has a twin volcano named Acantenango. 

Eruption Style

Fuego is an explosive volcano.  There are many hazards that people need to be aware of with this volcano.  Some of them are lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and debris.  

Friday, March 27, 2009

Environmental Dangers/ Benefits of Fuego

Fuego does not cause global warming like many people believe, it actually cools the Earth. If you live near Fuego it will provide rsources for energy extraction and fertil soil.