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Satellite image of Tungurahua volcano by (c) Google Earth View
Satellite image of Tungurahua volcano by (c) Google Earth View

Tungurahua volcano

Tungurahua is one of South America's most active volcanoes. Since 2000, a new lava dome has been growing in its summit crater. Tungurahua's activity has been characterized by frequent powerful ash explosions, producing ash plumes of several kilometers height as well as dangerous pyroclastic flows. Part of the population around its base has been evacuated.
Volcano type stratovolcano
Location Ecuador, -1.47°S / -78.44°W
Summit elevation 5023 m (16,479 ft)
Tungurahua volcano eruptions 1534, 1557, 1640(?), 1641, 1644(?), 1646(?), 1757(?), 1773, 1776, 1777(?), 1781(?), 1857, 1885(?), 1886-88, 1900(?), 1916-25, 1944, 2000- (ongoing)
Typical eruption style Explosive.
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Tungurahua volcano news & eruption updates:

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Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) produced a sudden strong ash explosion yesterday (4 Feb 2012) morning at 05:50 local time, following an increase in seismic activity recorded since around 04:30. The eruption lasted about 5 minutes and produced a plume rising to about 7-8 km altitude and drifting NE and later SE. Ash fall occurred in Baños, Juive, Runtún, Pillate, San Juan and Cotaló. ...more [read all]
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012
IG reported a new episode of activity and increased seismicity from Tungurahua during 11-17 January. On 12 January ashfall was reported in Manzano (8 km SW), Cahuají (8 km SW), and Choglontus (13 km WSW). ...more [read all]
Friday, Jan 13, 2012
Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update activity update: steaming
IG reported a decrease in activity from Tungurahua during 4-10 January. ...more
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