Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano spews ash into the air as it comes rumbling to life

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Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano spews ash into the air as it comes rumbling to life
By Agence France-Presse
Monday, February 3, 2014 13:41 EST

A series of explosions rocked Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano, spewing columns of ash into the air that reached as far as Quito.

Ash fall from the plumes was reported up to 130 kilometers (80 miles) north in the Ecuadoran capital, authorities said.

“There were five explosions of a moderate to large size, which sounded like heavy gunfire for several miles,” director of the Geophysical Institute Mario Ruiz told the Gama TV channel.

Tungurahua, which in the Quechua language means “throat of fire,” has been erupting since 1999.