Nicaragua San Cristobal volcano: Hundreds told to leave
Nicaraguan authorities have ordered the evacuation of several hundred people living near San Cristobal volcano. Officials also declared an amber alert for five sq km around the volcano, which began spewing ash and gas on Tuesday. Read more
Tropical storm hits pupils as they climb up volcano
Climbing a volcano during a tropical storm was one of the highlights of a trip to Nicaragua enjoyed by pupils from Burton and South Derbyshire. Read more
The San Cristobal volcano in Nicaragua has calmed a day after three loud explosions were accompanied by a huge eruption of ash and gas, the Associated Press reports. Read more
San Cristobal volcano eruption in Nicaragua forces evacuation
Nicaraguan authorities have evacuated about 3,000 people from around the San Cristobal volcano after it spewed out a column of ash and gas two miles high. Read more
Volcán San Cristóbal is the highest volcano in Nicaragua at 1,745 m. Located near to the northwest corner of the country, it forms a majestic backdrop to the city of Chichigalpa, Chinandega. It is also among the most active volcanos in Nicaragua, erupting frequently (if gently). Read more