20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fuego Volcano Erupting

Eruption of Fuego Volcano in Guatemala as viewed from the summit of neighboring Acatenango. Fuego erupts very frequently (every 10-30 mins) but it took some waiting and some luck to get this one with the right lighting and a larger eruption.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Guatemala
Camera: SIGMA fp L
Copyright: © Ryan Bhangdia