Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 23 October-29 October 2013 (New Activity / Unrest)
Wed, 23 Oct 2013, 06:00
06:00 AM | BY: VNAshfall was reported in Penipe (15 km SW), Palitahua (S), Riobamba (30 km S), Tisaleo (29 km NW), El Manzano (8 km SW), and Choglontus (SW). On 25 October blocks were observed rolling down the flanks, and ash fell in El Manzano and Choglontus. The next day continuous ash emissions rose 2 km and drifted SW.
Ashfall was noted in Cevallos (23 km NW), Mocha (25 km WNW), Tisaleo, Penipe, El Manzano, and Cloglontus. Ash plumes rose 2 km and drifted W on 27 October. Low-energy gas-and-ash emissions drifted W and SW on 28 October.
Ashfall was reported in Palitahua. On 29 October ash plumes rose 4 km and drifted E and NE. Ash fell in Penipe, Mocha, and El Manzano.
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2013. Report on Tungurahua. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 23 October-29 October 2013. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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