The Villarrica volcano, in La Araucanía, Chile, which is one of the largest volcanoes in the world, showed signs of imminent eruption last Thursday, and experts detected “greater intensity and height of the flare”, which ranged between 80 and 220 meters above the level. From the crater – a few days ago it was possible to fly over the volcano and a large lava lake was recorded, reaching 1043 degrees. High seismic activity was also detected. Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service (SERNAJUMEN) has already raised the situation to a yellow alert.
#Vulcan Villarrica #AlertAmarilla Removal of gases from temperature increase and earthquakes. to be prepared pic.twitter.com/4yJjeNtyRx
– Jaime Camilo S. (jaimecamiloAIL) November 30, 2022
In any case, experts from the Chilean government explained the possibility of an eruption. According to SERNAJOMIN, “Small explosions are expected within the crater whose impact is limited to the area near the crater.”
VILLARRICA: During this early morning, favorable weather conditions allowed an estimate of the highest intensity and height of the glow on the surface #Vulcan Villarrica, which ranged from 80 to 220 meters at the level of the crater. More information in the accompanying statement. pic.twitter.com/w8skFjdQSR
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