Cayambe volcano increased earthquakes
The volcano has become restless. Scientists from Ecuador’s Institute of Geophysics (IGEPN) recorded an increased number of earthquakes under the volcano a new report shows. The increased seismicity could be (but not must be) a precursor of renewed activity in the medium-term future (weeks, months?). An increase of earthquakes began on 5 June this year […]
Cotopaxi Ecuador highest active volcano
Cotopaxi Volcano, spews ash and smoke for hours Bursts of ash spew from the snow-encircled crater of the Cotopaxi Volcano and fall in gusts on this village where the locals struggle to herd sheep and cattle to safety.Capped by glaciers, the 19,350-foot (5,987-meter) volcano is one of the world’s most feared due to its location […]
Ecuador is Qualified as the Fashion Country
An article on SustainableTrip.org, Ecuador is qualified as “the fashion country.” Certified by The Rainforest Alliance (an organization dedicated to work on conserve biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods); Ecuador was cataloged as one of the favorite travel destinations in the world. The reasons are many including biodiversity, the existence of three completely different regions in a […]
Cóndor Felipe last flight
Scientists from the University of San Francisco analyzed the remains of the condor Felipe, who was found dead on April 12. This one was on of the few wild birds and it was very useful for the Ecuadorian scientist because , he help to find the other ones on wild within the Andes. Watch […]
The Ecuadorian Volcanic Zone
The Ecuadorian volcanic arc is part of the Northern Andean Volcanic Zone (NVZ), extending from 5 ° N (Cerro Grande volcano in Colombia) to 2 ° S (Sangay volcano in Ecuador) (Barberi et al ., 1988). South of Sangay there are no active volcanoes in the Andes to the region of Arequipa, Peru. The volcanism […]