D.M. Quito, 5 de September de 2015 08:00
COTOPAXI VOLCANO PRESS RELEASE 43 The Cotopaxi Volcano continues to present a high level of internal activity and a moderate level of superficial activity. Yesterday late afternoon, the volcano continued with gas and ash emissions heading towards the Southwest and West side of the volcano with a reach of 500 meters above the crater. These emissions contained a low and moderate ash load. During the evening satellite images observed an ash plume heading towards the Southwest of the volcano. This morning, the Geophysics Institute reported that there were clear skies surrounding the volcano, however, emissions of steam and ash reaching a height of 100 meters above the volcano and heading towards the West were registered. Notwithstanding, no rains have been registered in the sector. Preventive Measures Taking Place Yesterday night in the parish of Joseguango Bajo in the canton of Latacunga (Province of Cotopaxi) a simulation was performed with the participation of 70 families from the neighborhoods of Agua Clara, Cutuchi, and San Francisco de Espinoza. Meanwhile, yesterday in the Province of Cotopaxi, the Council of Emergency Operations of PujilĂ and the Head of the Parish of La Victoria provided training sessions on safety measures to 180 people. Recommendations In case of exposure to ash: Remember not to rub your eyes and if you are experiencing further irritation use normal saline to clean your eyes. In case of skin irritation use skin moisturizers that do not contain alcohol or Vaseline. To keep up with up-to-date information please visit www.volcanocotopaxi.com or the official channels of the Ministry of Security Coordination www.seguridad.gob.ec, @Seguridad_Ec and https://www.facebook.com/SeguridadEcuador. We categorically reject malicious rumors and disinformation looking threaten public safety. The yellow alert continues.
Cotopaxi Volcano, camera of ECU 911 El Chiche
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