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Ash Spews from Ongoing Ecuador Eruption

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(Image credit: NASA)

In mid-April 2011, after a decade of low activity, Ecuador's Tungurahua Volcano began a substantial eruption, according to a NASA statement.

On April 21st fine ash fell on nearby communities, followed by the appearance of small lava fountains at Tungurahua's summit. On April 26th significant eruption of ash began, up to an altitude of 38,000 feet (12,000 meters). These emissions continued until at least May 4, 2011.

(Image credit: NASA)
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