Guatemala Volcano Eruption 2010 (PACAYA Volcanic Eruption)

Since Thursday, 27 May 2010, Guatemalan have been shocked with Pacaya volcano eruption. As a result, the country is under heightened state of alert right now. Even, due to Guatemala volcano eruption 2010 and the ash cloud produced, the international airport is currently closed. There are no immediate reports how many victims caused by Guatemala volcanic eruption, however, based on mesothelioma survivor latest reports, three persons including TV reported died and there are three children missing.

Guatemala President Alvaro Colom has quickly declared a national emergency in the country and has called on all sectors of the nation to respond to the crisis.

Guatemala volcano eruption 2010 apparently began at approximately 7 PM local time on May 5. The Pacaya volcano eruption spewed forth clouds of small stones, ash and black sand in area with an 85 mile radius.

The rain of black sand has reached a depth of approximately 10 centimeters (4 inches) in many areas near Pacaya volcanic, causing residents of at least four nearby villages to evacuate. Traffic jams have also ensued following Guatemala volcano eruption.

According to several media reports, tele-journalist Anibal Archila and two others were killed by burning debris that was thrown from the flaming crater of the Pacaya volcano to some 50 yards away. The Pacaya volcano is approximately 6,000 feet in height above seawater.

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