Sangay Volcano erupted 

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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.