Seems like all the truly spectacular places in the world have ongoing but painful geologic processes to uphold the natural beauty. So very sorry John- terrible, frightening events. Hope that things stabilize and no further loss of life. Take care of yourself.

Best of luck to your way. I sure hope Yellowstone doesn't erupt to soon. It is 30,000 years over due.

Steve

Before and after June 3, 2018... the posh golf course near the base of the Fuego volcano.

Another of the beginning of the eruption.

Amazing power! Be safe!

What a mess!! And tragic loss of life.

A few years back, my youngest son and I were in Antigua and fell for one of those climb-Fuego side trips. Turned out to be one of the all time worst experiences of my life .... exhaustion, suffering from the elements, fear -- wondering if we would get back alive -- and at the end we never got to see a lick of fire due to intense clouds/fog. :-( Hugely miserable and disappointing!

Yard,

Better to climb Acatenango; it is close by Fuego and gives a very great view. Besides that it is relatively safe; there were actually climbers there yesterday who arrived home safely... ash covered; but safe. I don't know anyone who has climbed Fuego; I have been on the top (put there for a few seconds by a helicopter); but due to the relative constancy of small explosions, climbing Fuego is a very risky business. Actually I am not sure you are allowed to do it any more.

Maybe it was Acatenango. I said Fuego figuring because of proximity, but too long ago to swear to a name. No matter, it was a horrible experience even if it was the good volcano.

Wow! my in-laws currently reside on the island of Montserrat just off of the island of Antigua. They were there when Soufrière Hills erupted in 1995 and have enjoyed its continuous burping since then.

When we visited last April we took a helicopter ride, as well as a drive into the off-limit zone, with a authorized tour guide who was the retired chief of police who was on duty the day it erupted and demolished the capitol, Plymouth).

it's both amazing and yet very scary to watch the Earth and all its wonder. Amazing pictures. Be safe.

Jen,

We are talking about Antigua, Guatemala; not the island of Antigua, in the US Virgin Islands.

Yard,

I would agree on Acatenango; too high (14,000 feet), too cold; and if it is cloudy/rainy you won't even see Fuego; but still hundreds of people make the trek every week.

John - I know what/where you're talking about (I'm geographically astute and I'm current on the news) hence why I noted 'island of' in my post. Pardon my sharing a related volcanic experience.