Major Eruption Of Turrialba Volcano Not
Likely, Experts Say
Although experts discard any major eruption
of the Turrialba volcano, strict security
measures around the volcano are being
maintained. Volcanologists have been
evaluating the condition of the volcano and
the crater since it began spewing ash
earlier this week.
The experts say that several other craters
have formed inside the cone of the volcano.
These craters are inside the major active
crater and are responsible for the release
of gas and ash.
The weather conditions have improved since
Wednesday that allowed experts to visit the
volcano close up and see that is actually
happening.
Meanwhile, the Comisión Nacional de
Emergencias (CNE) is maintaining a "yellow"
alert for the volcano and is housing in a
temporary shelter some 59 people evacuated
from the area around the volcano.
As well
Senasa and several private
organization have been in the area to care
for animals close to the volcano and left
behind by the evacuees. The public and
private organizations have been providing
food to pets abandoned by their owners.
Although there is no immediate risk of a
major eruption, experts say that the spewing
of ash and gases will continue for some
time, however, are advising residents of
neighbourhoods near the volcano to be on a
constant alert, due to the unpredicatibility
of any volcano.
Map by Senasa to identify the area for
the care of animals affected by the volcano
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