D.M. Quito, 8 of October 2015 08:05
COTOPAXI VOLCANO PRESS RELEASE 109 According to a report by the Geophysics Institute of the Polytechnic University, in the last 12 hours, the internal and external activity of the Cotopaxi is moderate. In the night, the volcano remained clear, which allow the visualization of emissions of vapor and gas. These emissions reached up to 2,000 meters above the crater and headed northwest and southwest of the volcano. Ash falls have been reported in the sectors of El Chasqui and San Ram贸n (Province of Cotopaxi). No rain or lahars have been registered. According to the special report N19, of the 7 October, the most probable scenario to take place will be scenario A, which means emissions of ash and continuous small explosions. During this type of activity, you may observe incandescent light around the crater and the generation of small secondary lahars, which will not affect residential zones. These lahars will remain in the area of the National Park. Actions Carried Out Cotopaxi Neighborhood learn more about the communication systems In the Center for Citizens of Latacunga, the Governor of Cotopaxi, the President of the Provincial Council of Emergency Operations, Fernado Su谩rez, and representatives of the Secretariat of Risk Management, disseminated the communication protocols for the drill that will take place on the 15 of October. This activity had the participation of 57 community presidents. Recommendations Participate and Learn. Sirens are part of the early alert system, which help mitigate any effects of an emergency; in our case the eruption of the Cotopaxi volcano. Remember that the efficiency of these systems is based on understanding the risk. It is important to remember that an active participation of the community, which includes learning, reduces risks. 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 http://www.igepn.edu.ec/.
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