Colombia Raises Alert Level for Deadly Volcano on Increased Seismic Activity

Colombia Raises Alert Level for Deadly Volcano on Increased Seismic Activity
An aerial view of Nevado Del Ruiz volcano located on the border of Caldas and Tolima on April 10, 2013. John Vizcaino/Reuters
Reuters
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BOGOTA—Colombian authorities have raised the alert level for the deadly Nevado del Ruiz volcano to orange, suggesting a greater probability of an eruption in the coming days or weeks, due to an increase in seismic activity.

A significant increase in seismic activity associated with rock fracturing within the volcanic edifice has been registered since March 24, the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) said in a statement late on Thursday.