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An explosive eruption occurred at Santa María volcano in Guatemala at approximately 06:40 UTC on August 29. According to the Washington VAAC, volcanic ash was observed at 4.2 km (14 000 feet) above sea level, about 500 m (1 640 feet) above the summit, at 12:30 UTC.

The eruption originated from the Santiaguito lava-dome complex, part of the Santa María volcanic system. This event follows weeks of elevated eruptive activity reported by the National Institute for Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH).

During the week of August 12 - 19, high levels of activity were recorded at the Caliente dome, including lava extrusion, frequent explosions, and multiple pyroclastic flows.