Historical Events tagged with "quetzaltenango"
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Santa María Volcano Erupts Massive Eruptive Event
In October 1902, Guatemala's Santa María volcano erupted explosively, marking it as the third-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The eruption sent ash clouds high into the atmosphere, which affected air travel and climate conditions as far away as the United States and Europe. The eruption was significant not only for its scale but also for the fact that it was observed and recorded by scientists, allowing for documentation of its effects on surrounding landscapes and communities. The numerous explosions prompted evacuations and led to widespread devastation around the volcano.
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