VOICED : Volcán Pacaya se reactiva en Guatemala y genera nuevo flujo de lava

The Pacaya volcano in Guatemala has reactivated, causing a new lava flow that threatens nearby communities. After months of activity, the volcano's behavior shifted from explosive to effusive, resulting in a new lava flow on its northern flank. Effusive eruptions involve lava flowing onto the ground, unlike explosive eruptions that eject ash and smoke. The National Institute of Volcanology warns of potential explosive episodes in the near future.

What recent event has caused concern in Guatemala regarding the Pacaya volcano?

• A forest fire near the volcano

• Heavy rainfall causing landslides

• An earthquake near the volcano

• A new fissure releasing lava

How close did the lava flow get to the villages of El Rodeo and El Patrocinio?

• 1 kilometer

• 100 meters

• 5 kilometers

• 450 meters

What change in volcanic activity was observed at Pacaya?

• From active to dormant

• From dormant to active

• From explosive to effusive

• From effusive to explosive

What is a characteristic of an effusive volcanic eruption?

• Violent explosions

• Formation of a new crater

• Release of ash and smoke

• Lava flowing out onto the ground

What did the National Institute of Volcanology warn about?

• Increase in seismic activity

• Potential for more effusive eruptions

• Decrease in volcanic activity

• Possibility of explosive episodes