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Ecuador Raises Alert as Tungurahua Volcano Spews Ash Plume More Than 7km High

04/26/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“Ecuador has declared an amber alert after the Tungurahua volcano started spewing ash again.

A plume more than 7km (4.3 miles) high could be seen emerging from the volcano in central Ecuador.

The authorities evacuated residents living near the volcano’s rim and ordered local schools to close.

The Tungurahua has erupted periodically over the past 12 years, but this is its first significant activity this year.”  Read more.

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