Feb 13, 2007
QUITO, Ecuador: Scientists on Tuesday warned of increased activity at Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano, which erupted violently last year killing at least four people and leaving thousands homeless.
Ecuador's Geophysics Institute said in a statement that the volcano, whose name means "throat of fire" in the local Quichua language, began shooting a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) plume of ash into the sky Monday night.
Ecuador's Geophysics Institute said in a statement that the volcano, whose name means "throat of fire" in the local Quichua language, began shooting a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) plume of ash into the sky Monday night.
VOLCANOES
NEW ZEALAND - The possibility of multiple volcanic eruptions in Whangarei may need to be considered in light of new research by Auckland University. The research shows at least five of Auckland's volcanoes were born at the same time, and they could erupt simultaneously. While the research did not extend to Whangarei, Whangarei's volcanic field is similar to Auckland's, and multiple eruptions within a short space of time is possible. The likelihood of renewed eruptions needs to be considered in risk assessment and volcano