Tungurahua Volcanic Eruption 2013 [IGEO TV]
Channel: IgeoNews
Date: 04/11/2013

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The Tungurahua volcano (Throat of Fire) is an active stratovolcano located in Ecuador's Mountain range (Andes), 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of Quito and 35 Km from Ambato. 

The volcano rises to a height of 5023 m and is located on the border of the provinces of Chimborazo and Tungurahua. Some mountains and volcanoes close to him are the Chimborazo (6,310 m) and El Altar (5,319 m). The small town of Baños, famous for its hot springs, is close too. Tungurahua is part of the Sangay National Park.

This volcano, after years of inactivity, was reactivated in 1999, remaining until today, with violent episodes taking place the August 16, 2006, May 28, 2008, April 26, 2010, August 20, 2012, and the latter July 14, 2013.

This last episode caused a smoke column of a height of 8.5 km, pyroclastic flows of 6.3 Km range, earthquakes, 200 evacuations and 3000 hectares damaged crop.


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