D.M. Quito, 6 of September 2015 08:00
COTOPAXI VOLCANO PRESS RELEASE 45 The report submitted in the last 12 hours by the Geophysics Institute of the Polytechnic University affirms that that the Cotopaxi volcano continuous to present a high level of internal activity and moderate external activity. This morning the atmosphere surrounding the volcano was cloudy, however, between the clouds you could observe a continuous emission of steam and gases accompanied with a low load of ash, heading westward. Rain or ash falls have not been registered in the towns nearby. Actions Carried Out Between yesterday evening and today’s early morning hours the following activities have been carried out: The Secretariat of Risk Management provided training sessions and gave out protective masks to 40 residents of the neighborhood of Laigua de Vargas in the parish of Aláquex (canton of Latacunga). Likewise, in coordination with the local Government of Cotopaxi, in the community of Boliche (parish of Pastocalle), 100 people participated in an evacuation drill. The Autonomous Decentralized Government of Rumiñahui performed a drill in the neighborhoods of San Fernado and Luz de America with the participation of 200 residents. Recommendations Pay attention to the people who suffer, chronic respiratory diseases and children with allergies in general and have the respective medication handy. We categorically reject malicious rumors, seeking to mislead and threaten public safety. The yellow alert continues to be in place. For more information visit www.volcancotopaxi.com (the official website of volcano) and the official channels of the Ministry of Security Coordination: www.seguridad.gob.ec, @Seguridad_Ec and https://www.facebook.com/SeguridadEcuador.
Cloudy atmosphere surrounding Cotopaxi Volcano. Camera of the Intergraded Security Service ECU 911
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