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A group of hikers was caught in the midst of Guatemala's Santiaguito Volcano eruption on Tuesday, with rocks thrown into the air around them.

The volcano, one of the world's most active, has been experiencing frequent explosive eruptions and pyroclastic flows.

As the hikers fled the area, they witnessed the intense heat and ash clouds emanating from the volcano's crater.

Santiaguito Volcano is known for its high level of activity, with eruptions occurring daily or every few days.

The eruption caused widespread panic among local residents and tourists in the surrounding areas.