"Volcanic Chaos: Hikers Flee as Guatemala's Santiaguito Volcano Erupts. In a dramatic display of nature's fury, Guatemala's Santiaguito Volcano has erupted, sending a plume of ash and gas high into the air and forcing a group of hikers to make a desperate dash for safety. The volcano, located in the Quetzaltenango department, has been active for decades, but its latest eruption is a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of volcanic activity. As authorities scramble to assess the damage and ensure the safety of nearby communities, the hikers who narrowly escaped the volcano's fury share their harrowing tale of survival."


A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted.