23-04-2021 | 14:49 PM
Sangay Volcano erupted
The Sangay Volcano located in Ecuador recently erupted after decades of inactivity. The volcano forced thousands in the surrounding villages to evacuate.
About the Volcano:
Sangay volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and one of Ecuador's most active ones.
Sangay is the southernmost stratovolcano (a volcano built up of alternate layers of lava and ash) in the northern volcanic zone of the Andes. It is 5230 m high.
Note:
Ecuador, part of the Pacific Rim’s “Ring of Fire” region, has eight volcanoes such as Cotopaxi (5,897m), Cayambe (5,790m), Pichincha (4,784m) etc. in its territory.
