Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano erupted on Wednesday, with a series of fiery explosions spewing ash and smoke 13,000 feet into the air. The volcano, which is 5,023 meters high, has been active since 1999. Its name means "throat of fire" in the local Quechua language.
According to the BBC, "volcanologists have described the volcano's activity as moderate-high, and expect the eruptions to continue for some days." Experts said ground vibrations could also be felt during the eruptions.
Ecuador has 84 volcanoes on the mainland in the Andes and Amazon region and three in the Galapagos Islands. Of those on the mainland, 24 are classified as erupting, active or potentially active.
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