Evacuation in progress as the Telica volcano erupts
The Telica volcano, in western Nicaragua, is spewing a huge cloud of gas and ash reaching almost one mile into the air this week. Nicaraguan authorities have evacuated hundreds of people from the foothills of a volcano because of heightened seismic activity. The Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies says 600 workers have been moved from a factory near the Telica volcano in western Nicaragua. Women and children who live nearby have also been evacuated.
The high peak, which is one the country’s most active volcanos, also triggered a series of small earthquakes last week. Since May 9, the seismological institute has recorded 59 seismic shocks in the area. Institute official Angelica Munoz said Thursday that tremors of up to 3.3-magnitude have shaken the 3,480-foot (1,061- meter) volcano. It has been spewing gas, ash, vapor and water since April.
With volcanic ash falling on agricultural fields and nearby houses, authorities say they’re considering evacuating over 3,000 families.
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