Ash emissions from Sangay volcano on 16 Aug (image: IGEPN)
The intense activity at the volcano continues.
The Instituto Geofísico (IGEPN) reported that abundant ash-rich emissions and tall eruption plumes rose from the summit crater over the past two days.
Columns reached 7,9 km height and were dispersed towards the west-southwest.
Volcanic ash was reported in towns of Cebadas, Palmira, Sibambe, Tixán, Multitud, Chauzan and Atapo
Santa Cruz, located in the province of Chimborazo.
Source: Instituto Geofísico volcano activity update 18 August 2022
Ash emissions from Sangay volcano yesterday morning (image: IGEPN)