Colombia’s Puracé Volcano Stays on Orange Alert as Ash Column Reaches 3,250 Metres
Colombia's Puracé volcano emitted ash three times in 24 hours, topping out at 3,250 metres, while the geological service keeps the orange alert declared on 1 August. The post Colombia’s Puracé Volcano Stays on Orange Alert as Ash Column Reaches 3,250 Metres appeared first on The Rio Times .
Colombia's Puracé volcano remains at an orange alert, with its latest ash column reaching a height of 3,250 metres above the summit, according to the state geological service, SGC. Since August 1, the volcano has experienced three ash emissions, the tallest measuring 3,250 metres during the day of August 27. The volcano's observatory, located in Popayán, recorded a magnitude 2.3 rock-fracture earthquake, which struck at a depth of nine kilometres.
Other seismic activity has been detected beneath Piocollo, a neighbouring cone, at depths of one to two kilometres. The ground continues to slowly deform, but no significant changes have been observed. The current orange alert, which began on August 1, is the second such period in nine months. Previous alerts lasted from November 2025 to January 2026 and from May to July 2024.
While the alert level does not necessarily indicate an imminent eruption, it does suggest an increased likelihood of volcanic activity. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the volcano's craters and monitor official channels for updates.
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