A violent eruption with a large lava fountain occurred at Sangay Volcano, Ecuador

Volcanic activity at Sangay Volcano, Ecuador, increased significantly on the morning of May 22, 2021, causing a major paroxysmal eruption. The aviation color code was raised to red. The ash plume rose to an altitude of up to 9.1 km above sea level.

Minor ashfall was recorded in Alausi, Tixan, and Sibamba parishes and very minor in Achupallas. The ash emission ended at 02:30, but volcanologists warned that minor ashfall is still possible in the provinces of Chimborazo, Bolívar, Los Ríos, Guayas, Cañar and Azuay.