Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua - Active Santiago Crater
Masaya is an active volcano with constant flumes of sulfuric smoke spewing from the vents in its main crater. Lava flows have not occurred in over 200 years, although explosions are fairly frequent (the most recent, in 2001, hurled 2-foot rocks as far as the visitor center, injuring one tourist and damaging several vehicles). Masaya is the largest of the two volcanoes that lie within the park. The smaller volcano is Volcan Nindiri.
Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua - Active Santiago Crater
Masaya is an active volcano with constant flumes of sulfuric smoke spewing from the vents in its main crater. Lava flows have not occurred in over 200 years, although explosions are fairly frequent (the most recent, in 2001, hurled 2-foot rocks as far as the visitor center, injuring one tourist and damaging several vehicles). Masaya is the largest of the two volcanoes that lie within the park. The smaller volcano is Volcan Nindiri.