00:00The Colombian Geological Survey raised the alert level for the Pura C volcano from yellow to orange
00:04after detecting a significant increase in several of the parameters it monitors
00:09permanently. Among them is the increase in energy of recorded earthquakes.
00:13Beneath the crater, the increased temperature of ash emissions and a greater release
00:18of gases such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide.
00:21During this week, an emission column that reached 3,400 was also recorded.
00:25on the summit of the volcano. In comparison, during November and December 2025 the
00:30Maximum heights barely reached 2,000 meters. According to the volcanic hazard map
00:35According to the SGC, a larger eruption could primarily affect the municipalities
00:41from Pura C, Popayán and Sotará, as well as several indigenous reserves in Cauca.
00:45Given this situation, the Colombian Geological Survey recommended that the community not approach the area.
00:50to the high areas of the Pura C, Pio Coyo or Curiquinga volcanoes, where it could occur
00:55sudden emissions of gas or ash. He also asked the public to only seek information from official sources.
01:00through official channels and recalled that the mayoral offices, the governor's office and the entities
01:04Risk management teams keep response plans active.
01:07The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, as coordinator of the National System
01:12The Disaster Risk Management Directorate activated the National Crisis Room to be on alert
01:18to the declaration of the change in the alert level of the Pura C volcano, chain
01:24Coconucos volcanic complex, in the department of Cauca, near Popayán. This declaration
01:31An orange alert means that all local agencies and entities must be on alert.
01:36departmental and national authorities are on alert and we are providing timely information
01:41to the communities to be aware of changes in situations that may arise
01:46in the areas surrounding the volcano. Tomorrow, after the National Council meeting
01:51From Disaster Management, we will be providing new information according to the report and monitoring
01:57that the Colombian Logic Service provides. Currently, a network of 97 stations continues
02:02constantly monitoring the volcano's activity.
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