Ecuador: Tungurahua Volcano near Baños Appears Ready for Major Eruption

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | June 9th, 2010 | Trackback

Volcanic activity at Tungurahua volcano near Quito increased, prompting authorities to raise the alert to yellow-orange and the U.S. Embassy in Quito to issue an alert recommending tourists defer travel to Baños and the surrounding area. The volcano threw off large plumes of ash amid heavy explosions and officials consider the situation volatile, with a major eruption a strong possibility.

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