D.M. Quito, 4 of October 2015 20:10
COTOPAXI VOLCANO PRESS RELEASE 102 According to the information provided by the Geophysics Institute of the Polytechnic University, the Ministry of Security Coordination informs that the internal activity of the volcano was moderate while the external activity was low. Throughout the day the volcano remained overcast, thus its activity could not be observed, however, in a small instance a column of water vapor was observed. The column reached 200 meters above the crater and headed northwest of the volcano. Slight rain falls were registered in the sector of the volcano.
The seismic measurements indicated that there is a movement of magma and fluid in the interior of the volcano. Due to the beginning of the month of solidarity, the Council of Emergency Operations of Cotopaxi will have press conference on Monday.
Recommendations Volcanic ash can cause irritation so do not scratch. In case of having severe irritation or other symptoms such as irritated eyes or difficulty breathing please go to a health center near you.
For more information visit www.volcancotopaxi.com, the official channels of the Ministry of Security Coordination (www.seguridad.gob.ec, @Seguridad_Ec, https://www.facebook.com/SeguridadEcuador) and the Geophysics Institute http://www.igepn.edu.ec/.
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