cotopaxi volcano press release 006
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Cotopaxi Volcano Press Release 006TRANSCRIPT
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Quito, 18 August of 2015 6:27
COTOPAXI VOLCANO
PRESS RELEASE 006
According to the information given by the Geophysical Institute and the
Secretary of Risk Management, a small amount of volcanic gases containing
ashes were released during the night and early morning, these gas emissions
reached a height of 700 meters above the crater and it spread towards the west
of the volcano. From 06:00 am a column of ashes could be observed flowing
down the crater due to meteorological and atmospheric conditions in the area.
The inner activity remains at similar levels than preceding days.
Today, a flyover the Cotopaxi volcano will take place with the participation of
technical experts from the Geophysical Institute, the Secretary of Risk
Management and the Ministry of Security Coordination to determine the current
conditions of the volcanic activity.
Thereby the yellow alert stays activated and we recommend the population to
stay calm and follow the reports given through the Ministry of Security
Coordination which is the only official spokesman for the emerging situation.
The organizations in charge of monitoring the volcano will continue to work
24/7. However, in order to assure their own safety, it is important that the
population stay alert and ready to respond adequately to an eventual
emergency.