Alert due to activity at the Puracé Volcano

The Colombian geological service issued a special bulletin warning about the resumption of activity in the Coconucos volcanic system in Eastern Cauca.

A yellow alert is in effect. Geologist with The Colombian Geological Service said that “In the last 24 hours, there has been a significant increase in these declassifications. Normally, declassifications are recorded elsewhere by the sensors, which is what they call volcanic because it is a continuous flow of gas into the atmosphere that normally releases a lot of gas and can eventually release some ash.

Head of The Popayán Irrigation Management Office stated they want to reassure people and ask them not to panic. That is why they continue to monitor the volcano from the Colombian Geological Service office. They also have contingency plans in place for whatever may happen.