The Watchers By Nix - Posted on March 3, 2013
Increase in seismic activity is being reported at Ecuadorian volcano Tungurahua, comparable to that of December 2012, when the volcano had erupted with ash plume of over 7 km. Activity at Tungurahua had slowed down ever since but again on February 25 and 27, five tremors were registered with ongoing underground lava activity. Total 80 tremors had been recorded till March 1st, occurring on short intervals.
Ecuadorian Geophisic Institute reports emissions of gases and ashes from the open vent of the volcano. Given that this volcano is only 80 kilometers away from the capital city Quito, public is advised to continue monitoring the activity.
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