Alert on the Puracé volcano changes from Yellow to Orange due to increase in activity

From the first hours of this Saturday November 29through the volcanic monitoring network, a noticeable increase in the activity of Puracé volcano – Los Coconucos volcanic chaincharacterized by increases in the occurrence and energy of earthquakes associated with the dynamics of fluids inside the volcano.

The above, related to the emission of gases and ashes into the atmosphere through the Puracé volcano crater, with several columns that have remained above the 1,000 m with dispersion to the northwest of the volcanic edifice.

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This seismicity continues to be located at superficial levels below the Puracé crater.evidencing an instability in the dynamics of this volcanic system.

He Colombian Geological Surveyin its extraordinary bulletin, indicates that while the state of orange alert It is possible that there may be temporary fluctuations in the activity levels of the volcano, that is, at times it may decrease compared to previous days or weeks, but this does not necessarily imply that the volcano has returned to a stable level of activity.

To change to Yellow alert status A reasonable amount of time is required in which all the monitored parameters are evaluated and trends that may indicate reliable stability are determined.

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In addition, it is recommended to the community in general Do not approach the crater areasince, with the current level of activity of the volcanic chain, there is a great risk of being affected by gases or ash emissions that may occur suddenly.