Increased seismic activity and degassing at Colombia’s Puracé volcano

Increased seismic activity and degassing at Colombia’s Puracé volcano

On October 25, 2023, Colombia’s Puracé Volcano experienced a noticeable increase in seismic activity, with earthquakes reaching a maximum magnitude of 1.0. Located between 1 and 4 km (0.6 – 2.5 miles) in depth, these quakes coincided with higher degassing levels and persistent high CO2 values.