Colombia Recommends Evacuation of Town Near Volcano
Date: 16-Nov-05
Country: COLOMBIA
Some residents of the area, near the town of Pasto, told local media they were reluctant to leave their farms and livestock despite increased seismic activity recorded by the Colombian Institute of Geology and Mines.
"I always have a packed suitcase ready, a flashlight and a radio," said local resident Aida Vallejo, who declined to heed the government's recommendation to immediately evacuate.
Galeras had a small gas and ash eruption a year ago that started forest fires but caused no injuries. An eruption of the volcano in 1993 killed at least 10 people.
