Ineter warns of eruption risk and new crater opening at Masaya volcano due to seismic swarm
Ineter monitors an unusual seismic swarm at Masaya volcano that could indicate magma rising. Experts warn of eruption risk or the opening of a new crater after tremors in Masaya and Managua.
TL;DR
- Masaya volcano is under special surveillance due to an unusual seismic swarm of over 20 tremors.
- The Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies (Ineter) warns this activity could precede an eruption or the formation of a new crater.
- The tremors are high-frequency, tectonic in origin, caused by fault movements beneath the volcano.
- These faults can be activated by tectonic plate movement or by rising magma.
- Experts note the unusual occurrence of two local tremors near Managua simultaneously.
- Authorities will continue monitoring the volcano and seismic activity, advising caution.