Days after a large-scale eruption from Chile's Chaiten Volcano on February 19, 2009, volcanic ash lingered on the Patagonian landscape.
Published Feb 25, 2009
A new eruption of the Chaitén Volcano forced authorities to evacuate residents who had returned to the nearby town of the same name. Ash emissions from the eruption spread across Patagonia to the Argentine east coast.
Published Feb 20, 2009
In January 2009, an explosive dome collapse occurred at Chaitén Volcano, and ash and steam eruptions were visible from space.
Published Jan 24, 2009
In early 2009, Chaitén Volcano continued its months-long period of unrest. On January 19, 2009, the volcano experienced an explosive dome collaps.
Published Jan 20, 2009
Months after its violent eruption in May 2008, Chile’s Chaitén Volcano remained active, and continued to send lahars—avalanches of volcanic ash, water, and mud—into the town of the same name.
Published Dec 21, 2008
Chile’s Chaitén Volcano remained active in mid-December 2008, releasing plumes of ash and/or steam
Published Dec 15, 2008
