Orange alert in Chile for the explosion of a volcano

The National Geological and Mining Service of Chile (Sernageomin) reported that The Nevados volcanic complex in Chillán recorded three explosions.

According to the agency, the explosions had a magnitude of two kilometers and did not show an acoustic signal, in addition to recording particles, badociated with the destruction of the dome located in the active crater.

The continuous alert at the orange level, which means that the volcanic activity is variable and there is the possibility of an increase. This is why the authorities recommend staying away from the complex located in Chile and at the height of the Argentine province of Neuquén.

The Sernageomin announced Friday at noon that it had been recorded again "an explosive event" after the last two that were badociated with "a small earthquake" in Nevados de Chillán.

Regarding the second event, it was reported Thursday that "at 4:57 local time, monitoring stations near the Nevados de Chillán complex recorded an explosive event badociated with the occurrence of An LP-type earthquake (long period), It is related to the dynamics of fluids within the volcanic system, "explained Sernageomin.

In a statement, he stated that "the explosion is badociated with a seismic signal record with a reduced displacement value of 1,376 cm2, considered high". He added: "Similarly, an incandescent badociated with the emission of gases and pyroclastic materials at high temperature was observed, which has been deposited in the area near the active crater."