In the Colcas, San Ramón and San Agustín de Callo sectors, in the Latacunga canton, Cotopaxi province, ash fell from the Cotopaxi volcano on Tuesday, January 10.
According to the Risk Management Secretariat, citing the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic School (EPN), since 09:16 the fall of light ash in those areas has been confirmed.
“According to satellite images, the emission could also generate ash fall in the province of Cotopaxi,” said the Geophysicist, which is the entity that monitors the volcano, in a statement.
Volcanic ash falls in the Cotopaxi National Park area
On January 6 there was also a slight fall of ash, but in the vicinity of the Cotopaxi National Park.
While there was a slight fall of ash from the Cotopaxi volcano, last December, which was recorded from 07:00 in the Quitumbe parish, to the south, in Quito.
In some areas of the capital of the Republic, such as Amaguaña, in addition to falling ash, the smell of sulfur was even reported, according to residents of the area, in recent days.
A smell of sulfur was perceived in Amaguaña after ash fall from the Cotopax volcano
Since 10:00, the Geophysicist delimited, through satellite images, a thin cloud of ash can be observed greater than 1,000 meters above the level of the summit that is directed towards the west, south-west.
In addition, there are reports of ash fall in the towns of Mulaló and San Agustín de Callo.
Before the fall of ash it is recommended to take measures such as the following:
– Go out only if necessary and avoid overexposure.
– Wear a mask or any utensil to cover the nose and mouth.
– Avoid rubbing your eyes.
– Wash your face with clean water periodically if it is exposed to the environment.
– Wear clothes that preferably cover most of the body. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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