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Cotopaxi volcano, Ecuador: news & activity updates

Updated: Apr 19, 2024 08:12 GMT-

Cotopaxi volcano (Ecuador) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 February-13 February 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 15:00
IG-EPN reported that a seismic station located on the W flank recorded high-frequency seismic signals associated with the descent of small to moderate-sized lahars at 1442 and 1430 on 8 and 10 February, respectively. The public was advised to stay away from areas near the Agualongo drainage and to not approach any channels, streams, or rivers within the vicinity of Parque Nacional Cotopaxi (Cotopaxi National Park). The Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos (SGR) maintained the Alert Level at White (the lowest level on a four-color scale). Read all

Cotopaxi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EM RPRTD to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024, 02:30
Cotopaxi volcano
stratovolcano 5911 m / 19,393 ft
Ecuador, -0.68°S / -78.44°W
Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5) Cotopaxi volcano eruptions:
2015-16, 1942(?), 1940, 1939(?), 1931(?), 1928-30(?), 1905-08, 1903, 1895, 1886, 1885, 1883?, 1883, 1882, 1880, 1879, 1878, 1877, 1870-76, 1870, 1869, 1868, 1867, 1866, 1863, 1860-62, 1859, 1858, 1857, 1856, 1856, 1855, 1854, 1853, 1852, 1851, 1850, 1845, 1844, 1803, 1768, 1766, 1750, 1747-49, 1746, 1744, 1743, 1743, 1742, 1742, 1740-41, 1738, 1698, 1534, 1533, 1532, 1400, 1260, 1130, 950, 770, 760, 740, 550, 370, 180, 140, 110, 70, 80 BC, 230 BC, 1510 BC, 2220 BC, 2640 BC
Typical eruption style
explosive
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