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http://www.eluniversal.com.co/carta...l-volcan-nevado-del-ruiz-en-alerta-roja-71974
Spanish-English translation
Rivers of the volcano Nevado del Ruiz, on red alert
COLPRENSA - El Colombiano | MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA | Posted on April 9, 2012
Although neither the authorities nor the experts will set dates for some and for others it is clear that the Nevado del Ruiz volcano will erupt in the coming days or weeks . However, experts call for caution and leave open the possibility that the volcano calms down. But the picture of Ruiz is no less disturbing . The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Manizales in its latest report indicates that monitoring is "evidence that the volcanic system remains unstable." The IDEAM declared a red alert Sunday for rivers in the catchment area of the volcano Nevado del Ruiz . The move came before the heavy rains that have fallen in recent days and have increased the level of these tributaries. As confirmed by Carlos Ivan Marquez, national director of Risk Management, the rivers red alert has nothing to do with the activity of the volcano. In addition, he asked the communities surrounding the Ruiz remain calm. THE VOLCANO IN Naranj A Gloria Cortes Jimenez, coordinator of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Manizales, Colprensa informed that the volcano remains at orange . The expert noted the smell of sulfur that has been felt in Manila in recent days has been characteristic since the level of activity Ruiz yellow. stressed that if the volcano shows changes can be returned at yellow, which usually lasts for years, or evolve red level is the clearest sign of an eruption, because it is at its highest level of activity and can last for hours. "With evidence and arguments indicated that the volcano is still in that state, progress, and we say that it is likely a rash . He will see how much energy released and deserves to be returned to yellow, "he said. What the experts say? For the Doctor of volcanoes and Eafit teacher, Maria Isabel Marin, the current activity of the volcano deserves that people are prepared for any event : a matter of days or weeks. "The danger is associated with the possibility of melting ice caps and that would cause problems like what happened in 1985. It is quite prudent Ingeominas what you are doing, alerting the people who are in the vicinity of the volcano, as avalanches can occur , "said Marin. He said that in addition to prudent is important that the inhabitants of the municipalities in the area of known risk report that is delivering daily Ingeominas, as this could present a "rain" of ash and in that case, the expert should have enough water in their homes. "The volcano eruption can do, again, within days or weeks, that is quite clear from the activity that takes. Although many times what can happen is that inside the volcano gives a pressure that is released more easily and that can generate a very large explosion, which is why there is this range of days or weeks, as the same volcano energy dissipation is having many forms, including releasing gases, ash and heat , "she explained. For its part, Geovanny Sanmiguel Bedoya, head of the Department of Geology Eafit, said the volcano's activity "is not normal "and obviously the risk is latent. "Knowing when to erupt is very difficult because the volcano has been studied very little time. What is known is that the volcano is active and only for this reason we must be alert, "he said. KEY ADVICE IN CASE OF ASH 1. Staying within the housing and cover their nose and mouth with a mask or handkerchief . 2. If the ash falls into uncovered areas, pick it up and throw it away, never wash it with water. 3. Listening stations for the evolution of the activity and do not wear contact lenses. 4. Cover water tanks for consumption and ensure the windows with tape. 5. Do not panic and despair. Any emergency appeal to the authorities.
Spanish-English translation
Rivers of the volcano Nevado del Ruiz, on red alert
COLPRENSA - El Colombiano | MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA | Posted on April 9, 2012
Although neither the authorities nor the experts will set dates for some and for others it is clear that the Nevado del Ruiz volcano will erupt in the coming days or weeks . However, experts call for caution and leave open the possibility that the volcano calms down. But the picture of Ruiz is no less disturbing . The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Manizales in its latest report indicates that monitoring is "evidence that the volcanic system remains unstable." The IDEAM declared a red alert Sunday for rivers in the catchment area of the volcano Nevado del Ruiz . The move came before the heavy rains that have fallen in recent days and have increased the level of these tributaries. As confirmed by Carlos Ivan Marquez, national director of Risk Management, the rivers red alert has nothing to do with the activity of the volcano. In addition, he asked the communities surrounding the Ruiz remain calm. THE VOLCANO IN Naranj A Gloria Cortes Jimenez, coordinator of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Manizales, Colprensa informed that the volcano remains at orange . The expert noted the smell of sulfur that has been felt in Manila in recent days has been characteristic since the level of activity Ruiz yellow. stressed that if the volcano shows changes can be returned at yellow, which usually lasts for years, or evolve red level is the clearest sign of an eruption, because it is at its highest level of activity and can last for hours. "With evidence and arguments indicated that the volcano is still in that state, progress, and we say that it is likely a rash . He will see how much energy released and deserves to be returned to yellow, "he said. What the experts say? For the Doctor of volcanoes and Eafit teacher, Maria Isabel Marin, the current activity of the volcano deserves that people are prepared for any event : a matter of days or weeks. "The danger is associated with the possibility of melting ice caps and that would cause problems like what happened in 1985. It is quite prudent Ingeominas what you are doing, alerting the people who are in the vicinity of the volcano, as avalanches can occur , "said Marin. He said that in addition to prudent is important that the inhabitants of the municipalities in the area of known risk report that is delivering daily Ingeominas, as this could present a "rain" of ash and in that case, the expert should have enough water in their homes. "The volcano eruption can do, again, within days or weeks, that is quite clear from the activity that takes. Although many times what can happen is that inside the volcano gives a pressure that is released more easily and that can generate a very large explosion, which is why there is this range of days or weeks, as the same volcano energy dissipation is having many forms, including releasing gases, ash and heat , "she explained. For its part, Geovanny Sanmiguel Bedoya, head of the Department of Geology Eafit, said the volcano's activity "is not normal "and obviously the risk is latent. "Knowing when to erupt is very difficult because the volcano has been studied very little time. What is known is that the volcano is active and only for this reason we must be alert, "he said. KEY ADVICE IN CASE OF ASH 1. Staying within the housing and cover their nose and mouth with a mask or handkerchief . 2. If the ash falls into uncovered areas, pick it up and throw it away, never wash it with water. 3. Listening stations for the evolution of the activity and do not wear contact lenses. 4. Cover water tanks for consumption and ensure the windows with tape. 5. Do not panic and despair. Any emergency appeal to the authorities.