new episodes of volcanic activity among them Plansion Peterois complexIt is located in limit between Argentina and Chilewhich caused concern in South of Mendoza. In the morning of November 6th, Malargue Civil Protection Agency, next to Argentina Volcano Monitoring Observatory (Segemar), confirmed the existence of cloud of ash reached the regional characteristics of white wall others rural areas of the department of MalargueDriven by strong wind at that height They transported materials from Chilean territory.
According to the Cadena 3 portal, this phenomenon was confirmed in the following way: satellite image of Volcanic Ash Consultation Center (Vaac)and powerful Sulfur smell and Reduced visibility In the sector closest to the massif.
“The Plancheon Peteroa volcanic complex showed an increase in its surface activity during the hours starting from 10 am on November 6 this year. The phenomenon was observed and reported by the Argentine Volcano Monitoring Observatory in Seguemar, an organization responsible for analyzing and permanently monitoring the behavior of volcanoes.
The report details that new pulses of ash and volcanic gas emissions were recorded, with the plume reaching about 1,100 meters above the crater. “The main direction of evacuation was south-southeast, so according to current data, the impact remains in the immediate area of the complex and does not represent a risk to the urban area,” a statement from the General Directorate of Civil Protection of the City of Malargue details.
Plancheon Peteroa Volcanospread between. Mendoza province and Maule region (Chile), still low yellow technical alertwhich means – according to Segemar – i.Increased seismic and fumarolic activityin addition to being possible ash fall. Although the authorities They ruled out the possibility of an imminent eruptionexperts warned. Ash discharge It was done Continue in next time and Reach other locations in the southern states, depend on of the actions of wind.
Considering this situation, civil defense and Malargue Regional Hospital published a series of recommendations to reduce exposure to airborne particles.
Furthermore, the prefectural government Proactive security guards and preventive patrols Areas closest to mountain ranges, especially White Bardas and Las Loicas.
In parallel, local governments Malargue maintain open communication channels Work with local facilities to coordinate assistance during emergencies.
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