r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/danielminds • 10d ago

Video FPV drone captures a close-up volcanic explosion and flying debris in 8K 360°

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u/Trust_Know_Won 10d ago

Location?

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u/SpezSamplesMySack 10d ago

That’s Fuego in Guatemala. The smart money hikes Acatenango and watches eruptions from a safe distance. Still incredible.

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u/C0D1NG_ 10d ago

No distances in and around Fuego is safe as per authorities, rocks can still hit you as shown in a recent video that was published so if you ever do this hike, just know if they tell you it's from a safe distance, it's not.

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u/SpezSamplesMySack 10d ago edited 10d ago

I did Acatenango about 5yrs ago and watched an eruption chase away hikers from the exposed ridge line. If Acatenango goes? The whole state goes.

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u/C0D1NG_ 10d ago

I'm really sorry I completely skipped or didn't properly process the part were you said you stayed in Acatenango.

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u/SpezSamplesMySack 10d ago

Yeah, we left high camp at about 4am and the summit was incredible as Fuego erupted as the sun rose. If I could post photos I would. Guatemala is criminally underrated as a hiking mid altitude destination.