Nevados del Chillán makes a new and powerful explosion

The National Geological and Mining Service of Chile (Sernageomin) reported that early on Saturday 2 to 2 h 23, the monitoring stations set up near the Nevados de Chillán volcanic complex were an explosive event, badociated with a long-lasting earthquake, related to fluid dynamics in the volcanic system.

According to the report of the agency, An incandescence badociated with high temperature gas emission and pyroclastic material was observed and deposited in the area near the active crater.

We can conclude that there was a partial destruction of the dome nestled inside the crater.

Anyway, Chilean service keeps the volcanic technical alert in orange.