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Mount St. Helens: Signs of Increased Volcanic Activity Detected.

The Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia, responsible for one of the largest disasters in the Western Hemisphere, is showing signs of increased activity, prompting the government to issue evacuations in the potential impact zone. An earthquake swarm has increased to levels not seen since a disastrous eruption in the 1980s killed at least 25,000 people. The alert level has been raised to orange, and an estimated 57,000 people live in municipalities close to the volcano. President Gustavo Petro has encouraged people in the potential impact zone to evacuate and has asked authorities to hasten their response.

via New York Post |

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Resistance to Evacuation Near Colombian Volcano

Colombia's government is attempting to evacuate around 2,500 families living near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which is being monitored for a possible eruption. The volcano's eruption in 1985 killed over 25,000 people, and the government has raised the alert level to orange. However, some residents, including those who survived the 1985 eruption, are refusing to leave. The preventative evacuations are necessary due to poor communication infrastructure, which may make it difficult to contact those living closest to the volcano in the event of an imminent eruption.

via Reuters Canada|

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Nevado del Ruiz volcano prompts evacuations and raised alert levels in Colombia.

Families living on the upper slopes of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia are being evacuated after an increase of seismic activity. Colombia's Geological Service (SGC) has raised the alert level from yellow to orange, warning that an eruption bigger than any in the past 10 years could occur in the coming days or weeks. In 1985, a powerful eruption of the volcano triggered mudslides that engulfed the town of Armero, killing about 25,000 residents. The nearby Los Nevados natural park has been closed to tourists, and schools in the area will switch to online classes.

via BBC|

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Nevado del Ruiz volcano threat level raised in Colombia.

Colombia has raised the threat level for the Nevado del Ruiz volcano due to an increase in seismic activity, including rock fracturing and earthquakes. The volcano, responsible for the country's largest recorded natural disaster in 1985, has been in a continuing eruption period since 2014. An orange alert has been issued, meaning an eruption is likely in weeks or even days. The surrounding communities have been urged to remain calm but be attentive to any developing news about the state of the volcano.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Increased seismic activity prompts Colombia to raise alert level for deadly volcano.

Colombian authorities have raised the alert level for the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to orange due to an increase in seismic activity, suggesting a greater probability of an eruption in the coming days or weeks. The Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano that straddles the border between Colombia's Tolima and Caldas provinces. Colombia's biggest ever natural disaster occurred in 1985, when Nevado del Ruiz erupted, killing more than 25,000 people.

via Reuters|

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