Evacuations
as Peru volcano rumbles to life
1
April, 2014
Lima
(AFP) - A volcano in Peru that has not blown its top in four decades
spewed more ash skyward on Tuesday, after authorities evacuated
villagers to avoid Ubinas's wrath.
The
volcano in southwestern Peru blasted back to life causing about 60
villagers from Querapi, near its base, to be relocated Saturday,
Ubinas town mayor Pascual Coaquira said.
"We
are readying a shelter for refugees from the blasts," he added
Tuesday, noting that the whole Moquegua region was on alert.
"The
volcano has been emitting a lot of ash all day, the people in the
town (of Ubinas) are having some problems breathing, the mayor added.
They have been given masks, he said.
Peru's
geological and mining agency (Ingemmet) said lava had been building
up in recent weeks, and warned locals they should prepare for the
possibility of more evacuations.
In
the broader Moquegua area plus Arequipa and Tacna, there are about 40
volcanoes, most dormant.
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