Eruption of Santa María in 1902

Black and white photo of the exploding volcano Santa Maria

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The Santa María eruption of 1902 was a volcanic eruption of Santa María, a volcano in Guatemala, which lasted from October 26 to 31, 1902. It caused the formation of a large volcanic crater in which the Santiaguito appeared in 1922, and killed about 6,000 people, making it one of the deadliest eruptions in historical times.

  • Guatemala
  • 24-10-1902
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