Yellow Alert Guagua Pichincha is an active volcano located 17 kilometres west of Quito. In the event of an eruption, pyroclastic activity is not expected to affect Quito. Volcanologists assess that there is no danger to life in Quito directly attributable to an eruption. The volcano has alert states of white, yellow, orange and red. White alert signifies no volcanic activity.
Yellow alert means that an eruption is likely within months.
Orange alert means that an eruption is likely within days or weeks. Red alert means an eruption within hours or days. Visitors to Quito should check with their hotel or with the Embassy for the current state of alert. Red Alert The Embassy, as with all public buildings, will be closed. The Embassy exchange will have a message asking callers in consular difficulty to contact the Consular Officer at 09-738 344.