The Colombian Geological Service (SGC)
warned, through its social networks, that the activity on the Puracé volcano has gradually grown, so the decision was made to change the yellow to orange alert due to the high risk in the area due to changes in the place.
“About some months ago, As we have reported from the Colombian Geological Service, the activity of the Puracé volcano has been gradually increasing. Due to this, it was decided to change the alert status of the Puracé volcano from yellow to orange,” they reported in X.
The Puracé volcano, which is located in the department of Cauca, It has an area of influence of diverse populations such as indigenous and peasant communities that are mostly located near the place; For this reason, the SGC gave a series of recommendations for those near the site.
“It is recommended to The community in general does not approach the crater area, since with the current level of activity of the Puracé volcano, se is at great risk of being affected by gases or ash emissions that may occur suddenly,” the SGC said.
Why did the activity of the Puracé volcano increase?
According to the entitySince April 29, monitoring showed that there was a sudden increase in the activity of the volcano, mainly due to the fracturing of rocks as seismic energy events. released on site. In addition, a deformation has been recorded on the surface.
“As of the date of writing this bulletin, volcanic activity continues to evolve at levels higher than those previously recorded, and therefore the change is determined of alert status,” they explained.
What to do in case of an emergency?
The SGC requested Local authorities provide support to high-risk areas and their populations to avoid a tragedy in the event that volcanic activity continues to increase. However, the entity issued a series of recommendations for citizens, such as:
- Evacuate the area in case of warning signs.
- Prepare a first aid kit and a meeting point with family members.
- Do not cross streams or rivers.
- Wear a mask and cover your nose with a damp cloth to protect yourself from ash.
- Store fresh food and water.
- Due to the presence of ash, it is necessary to close doors, windows and ventilation ducts.
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