The recent eruptions have provoked a declared state of emergency in Ecuador. The Institute of Geophysics at Ecuador's Polytechnic School, which controls the volcano's activity, recorded increased activity from April 20, with ash and pyroclastic material blasting from the cone. So far, there have been six moderate-great explosions.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tungurahua volcano awakens
Three local towns have been evacuated due to the awakening of the Tungurahua volcano last night. The National Secretary of Risk Management declared an orange alert today following the the explosions last night. The increased activity provoked a giant as cloud reaching eight kilometers in height.
The recent eruptions have provoked a declared state of emergency in Ecuador. The Institute of Geophysics at Ecuador's Polytechnic School, which controls the volcano's activity, recorded increased activity from April 20, with ash and pyroclastic material blasting from the cone. So far, there have been six moderate-great explosions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13204095
The recent eruptions have provoked a declared state of emergency in Ecuador. The Institute of Geophysics at Ecuador's Polytechnic School, which controls the volcano's activity, recorded increased activity from April 20, with ash and pyroclastic material blasting from the cone. So far, there have been six moderate-great explosions.
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