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Chichon, El: eruption history
Elevation1,150 m
TypeLava dome
Confirmed eruptions13#4 of 29 in country
Latest eruption1982-03-28
Largest VEI5
Location17.36, -93.23
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
1
0
By VEI
1
1
4
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-03-28 | 5 | 1982 | |
| 1850-07-02 | – | – | |
| 1360 | 5 | – | |
| 1190 | 4 | – | |
| 780 | 5 | – | |
| 590 | 3 | – | |
| 480 | – | – | |
| 190 | – | – | |
| 20 BCE | – | – | |
| 700 BCE | – | – | |
| 1340 BCE | – | – | |
| 2030 BCE | 5 | – | |
| 6510 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| San Martin | 247 km | 12 |
| Tacana | 275 km | 10 |
| Tajumulco | 294 km | 0 |
| Almolonga | 339 km | 3 |
| Santa Maria | 340 km | 3 |
| Toliman | 375 km | 0 |
| Atitlan | 378 km | 13 |
| Acatenango | 405 km | 8 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.