Nicaraguan Volcano Spews Fiery Rock And Ash Into Night Sky

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Nicaraguan Volcano Spews Fiery Rock And Ash Into Night Sky

A Nicaraguan Volcano has spewed fiery rocks and gases on Sunday, dusting nearby towns with ash.

Nicaragua’s Telica volcano, the  country’s most active,  has registered 30 small eruptions since it rumbled to life on Thursday, the strongest yet occurring on Sunday night, according to the Nicaraguan Geological Institute.

The Guardian News reported: The flaming rocks caused vegetation on the volcano’s slopes to catch fire, and fiery balls of burning foliage created a spectacle for observers.

“It’s amazing,” said nearby villager Martha Reyes, speaking to the Channel 8 network.

The nearby towns of Posoltega and Guanacastal were dusted in ash following the eruptions, though no major damage or injuries were reported.

The geological agency said the seismic activity remained within normal range for the time being.

“There is no danger, no extreme activity, that indicates an evacuation is necessary,” said the director of Nicaragua’s disaster prevention agency, Guillermo Gonzalez, speaking to Channel 8.

But three evacuation centers were set up in nearby towns in case Telica’s activity increases.

Telica, which is 1,061 meters tall, is located in the foothills of the Maribios, about 112 kilometers (70 miles) northwest of the Nicaraguan capital Managua.

Telica’s last major eruption was in 1948, though activity occurs every few years.

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