Massive increase in earthquakes raises concern over Colombia's most dangerous volcano

by Stephen Gill January 29, 2019



A significant increase in earthquakes in central Colombia may be an indicator of volcanic activity within the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which erupted and killed at least 20,000 people in 1985.

Authorities have warned residents in the area under the volcano to be vigilant with the director of the Caldas Vulcanological and Seismological Observatory, Maria Luisa Monsalve confirming to local media that there have been 560 earthquakes in the past since Saturday.

‘We call on the community in the volcano’s area of influence to be attentive and keep this situation in mind’, said Monsalve.

Monsalve explained that the mountain mass is emitting water vapor and gases into the atmosphere, including sulfur dioxide, captured by cameras set up in the snowy area.

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