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Ash emission from Tungurahua on 6 April 2015 (IGPEN)
Tungurahua (Ecuador): The volcano entered a phase of increasing activity again. New ash emissions, tremor episodes and increased SO2 output occurred during the past days and suggest that a new pulse of magma is on its way. This could lead to a new, possibly intense eruptive phase in the near future.
Because the last significant activity occurred more than 6 months ago, the upper conduit of the volcano is likely blocked by a plug under which pressurized gasses accumulate. This in turn could lead to a sudden, strong vent-clearing explosion, a potentially very dangerous eruption.
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