Expat Community > Ecuador

OceanHideaway
Joined 2010
Posts: 6876

Banos Closed due to increased volcanic activity

11 years ago

COE -- Emergency operations committee -- alert in Tungurahua volcano activity

WILSON PINTO | AMBATO
Sunday March 17, 2013 | 10:00

http://www.eluniverso.com/2013/03/17/1/1447/volcan-tungurahua-obligo-acciones-inmediatas.html

At about 18:00 on Saturday, technicians at the Guadalupe Observatory Geophysical Institute (IG) alerted the sharp increase of the activity of the Tungurahua volcano

Therefore, the Emerging Operations Committee (COE) Banos met in the evening to take action.

Banos mayor and president of COE, José Luis Freire, reported that among the main resolutions were closing the hot springs resort of El Salado, between last night and today 07:00. "This is more like a preventive measure in any situation," he said.

It also restricted the passage via Aves (Banos)-Penipe-Riobamba, where residents may only transit the sector that will be placed by the leaders of the areas along the road, where it remains Police to meet cantonal COE resolution.

It also prohibits the presence of tourists and people who want to see the eruption of the volcano Tungurahua, in places where there is a history in the past where pyroclastic flows down (hot ash clouds), on La Pampa and nearby.

Finally the mayor said that despite the shift technique in Guadalupe observatory, Patricia Mothes said that although before midnight yesterday's activity was reduced by about 80% compared to the afternoon, the COE cantonal remains alert to any change in the volcano.

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador share some of the pros and cons of living in Ecuador. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more.

Ecuador Forum
Join our Ecuador forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Ecuador.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Ecuador.

Best Places to Live in Ecuador

If you're dreaming about living in Ecuador, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Ecuador in 2023.

Healthcare in Ecuador

Expats in Ecuador share their experiences with healthcare and overseas medical insurance in Ecuador.

Cost of Living in Ecuador

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Ecuador.

Moving to Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador offer advice to newcomers and people considering a move to Ecuador about clothing, sunscreen, renting before buying, gringo pricing, Ecuadorians politeness and much more.

Real Estate in Ecuador

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Ecuador.

Pros & Cons of Living in Ecuador

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Ecuador.

Retiring in Ecuador

Advice for people retiring in Ecuador.

10 Tips for Living in Ecuador

If you've recently arrived in Ecuador, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Ecuador.

Additional Information:

Visit our Ecuador Index for a Full List

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in Ecuador by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Ecuador.

Login

Or, Send Login Link

Expat Community > Ecuador

Banos Closed due to increased volcanic activity

Login