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Photos: Guatemala's Massive 'Volcano of Fire' Erupts

The explosions from the volcano have forced 33,000 to evacuate

By SKYE Editors Sep 14, 2012

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    The long-simmering Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, exploded into a series of powerful eruptions in Guatemala on Thursday, hurling thick clouds of ash nearly two miles high, spewing rivers of lava down its flanks and forcing the evacuation of more than 33,000 people from surrounding communities. 

    In this photo taken from Palin, south of Guatemala City, volcanic ash spews from the volcano.

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    Diego Ordonez-Trial posted this photo to Instagram, adding "#volcan #fuego #humo #guatemala #2012."

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    Luis Vidal posted this photo to Instagram, writing, "#volcano erupting today in #guatemala." 

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    Majolein posted this photo to Instagram, writing, "#volcan #fuego #erupcion #nofilter #antigua #guatemala."

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    Volcan de Fuego blows a thick cloud of ash as seen from Antigua, Guatemala, on Friday. 

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    Lava flows from Volcan de Fuego, as seen from the town of Palin, south of Guatemala City, late Thursday. 

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    Volcanic ash spews from Volcan de Fuego as seen from Palin, south of Guatemala City, on Thursday. 

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    Volcan de Fuego released a puff of volcanic ash as seen from Antigua, Guatemala, on Friday. 

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    Stephanie Haberman posted this photo on Instagram and wrote, "Volcano of Fire photo from instagram user @valdesw." 

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    Soldiers patrol near Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, during evacuations in Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, south of Guatemala City, on Thursday.

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