Nicaragua, Leon Department, Telica volcano, Description: Northwestern Nicaragua???s Telica volcano startled nearby villagers at dawn on Wednesday with a sudden blast that sent ash soaring above its crater. The National System for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (SINAPRED) warmed residents to protect their water and food supplies from falling volcanic debris, but activity soon subsided. Telica, located about 50 miles northwest of Managua, is one of the country???s most active volcanoes. SINAPRED said its seismograph readings did not indicate any rising lava associated with the explosion. Agency geologists said this probably means the blast was due to a localized buildup of pressure within the mountain???s crater.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:14:03 +0000
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