WorldNews Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [attach=full]25789[/attach]A volcano in Ecuador that has not erupted in nearly 140 years belched a column of ash five kilometers (3 miles) high on Friday, prompting officials to raise the alert level. The ash was preceded overnight by two small explosions from the crater, the Geophysics Institute said on Twitter. The Cotopaxi volcano stands 5,897 meters (19,500 feet) high and is located 45 kilometers (30 miles) south of the capital Quito. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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