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| |  Satellite image of Tungurahua volcano by (c) Google Earth View
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. Stratovolcano 5023 m (16,479 ft) Ecuador, -1.47°S / -78.44°W Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Tungurahua webcams / live data | ReportsTungurahua volcano videosTungurahua volcano booksTungurahua volcano eruptions:
1534, 1557, 1640(?), 1641, 1644(?), 1646(?), 1757(?), 1773, 1776, 1777(?), 1781(?), 1857, 1885(?), 1886-88, 1900(?), 1916-25, 1944, 2000 - 2016, 2017 (?) Typical eruption style:Explosive. Last earthquakes nearbyLatest satellite images  Tungurahua volcano news & eruption updates:Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update
Sunday Nov 03, 2013 11:14 AM | BY: T  Current seismic recording from Tungurahua (RETU station, IGPEN) Activity is at moderate levels, characterized by relatively infrequent and small ash explosions.
During early October, strombolian activity had increased and explosions have become more frequent (60-100 per day) and ash-rich, sometimes accompanied by loud shock waves. Between 20 and 23 October, activity started to decrease to 20-35 explosions per day with steam and ash columns 2-3 km high, drifting mainly to westerly directions and causing fine ash fall in Palitagua, Chogluntús, El Manzano, Penipe, and Riobamba .
Deflation was recorded in late October, interpreted as the result of degassing and depressurization caused by the numerous explosions. IGPEN is not certain whether the decrease in activity during late Oct is a signal that the eruptive phase is ending or whether it will increase again in the near future. Previous news
Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 The eruptive phase that had started on 6 Oct, after a quiet interval of 3 months, continues to increase. The volcano observatory reports ash columns rising up to 3 km above the crater and the first occurrence (so far) small pyroclastic flows. ...
[more]Thursday, Oct 17, 2013 Activity has been constant and slowly increasing. Strombolian explosions produce a column of gas and ash rising about 1 km, mostly driting west and north. Light ash fall has been reported from Penipe and Choglontus, and to the north, in Runtún. Near the volcano, constant rumbling is heard. [more]Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 IGPEN reports no significant changes in the ongoing eruption, dominated by strombolian activity. Glowing blocks were seen rolling down for 1 km from the crater and there were sporadic cannon-shot explosions. A steam and ash plume rose to up to approx. 2 km height above the crater and caused ash fall in the areas of Mocha, Quero, Tisaleo and (a bit) in Mandur. [more]Monday, Oct 14, 2013 Continuous strombolian eruptions of fluctuating intensity are observed. This and the presence of a relatively large SO2 plume indicate that the volcano currently has an open conduit allowing fresh magma from deeper storage areas to rise quickly.
[more]Sunday, Oct 13, 2013 Activity has been comparably mild with strombolian explosions of varying size, steam and ash emissions causing some ash fall in nearby areas. [more]  More on VolcanoDiscovery:
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