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Tacana: eruption history
Elevation4,064 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions10#1 of 1 in country
Latest eruption1986-02-16
Largest VEI4
Location15.13, -92.11
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
2
0
By VEI
3
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-02-16 | 1 | 1986 | NE flank (ca. 3600 m) |
| 1949-12-22 | 1 | 1950 | SW flank |
| 1878-07-02 | 1 | – | SW side |
| 1030 | – | – | |
| 70 | 4 | – | San Antonio (upper SW flank) |
| 1080 BCE | – | – | |
| 4740 BCE | – | – | |
| 5720 BCE | – | – | |
| 5940 BCE | – | – | |
| 9450 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tajumulco | 24 km | 0 |
| Santa Maria | 73 km | 3 |
| Almolonga | 74 km | 3 |
| Toliman | 115 km | 0 |
| Atitlan | 116 km | 13 |
| Acatenango | 150 km | 8 |
| Fuego | 151 km | 61 |
| Agua | 165 km | 0 |
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.