Giving Compass' Take:

• GlobalGiving answers some basic questions about Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption and how to help those impacted by the natural disaster.

• More than 70 people were killed and hundreds more wounded — relief help is badly needed. This is a good way to make sure your donations are going to the right places.

• For more on the Fuego volcano aid effort, click here for Charity Navigator's advice.

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, along with information about how you can help people in need.

Q: What happened?
A: The Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted on Sunday, June 3, 2018, killing more than 70 people and injuring hundreds. The eruption spewed a deadly mix of ash, rock, and volcanic gases more than six miles into the air. The volcano erupted again on Tuesday, hampering relief efforts. Officials remain worried about the lingering impact of volcanic ash, which the wind could still carry miles from the site of the eruption, and the threat of another eruption.

Q: How many people have been impacted?
A: The eruption killed more than 70 people in Guatemala and injured hundreds. Many people are still missing, and more than 3,000 Guatemalans have been evacuated from their homes. With its epicenter about 25 miles from Guatemala City, the eruption covered mountain-side villages in ash. The village of El Rodeo, just 8 miles from Fuego’s crater, is devastated. One woman who escaped said she saw lava flowing through corn fields and ran. She wasn’t certain what happened to other members of her family. In total, 1.7 million people have been affected by the volcano’s eruption in Guatemala, according to its disaster response agency, CONRED.

Q: How can I help people impacted by the volcano eruption in Guatemala?
A: You can make a donation now to GlobalGiving’s Guatemala Volcano Relief Fund. GlobalGiving will send your donation to vetted responding organizations in Guatemala. You can also share our social media posts with your friends and family to raise awareness of what’s happening in Guatemala.

Read the full article about how to help after the Guatemala volcano at GlobalGiving.