Popayán volcanic observatory downgrades alert as activity declines

Monitoring staff have recorded falling seismic, thermal and emission signals over recent weeks.

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The Popayán Volcanological and Seismological Observatory has downgraded its volcanic alert status. ^[2] Coordinator Cristian Santacoloma stated recent weeks have shown decreases across all tracked volcanic indicators: seismicity, ash emissions, thermal anomalies and volcanic gases. The measurements indicate a trend toward greater system stability. ^[1] The downgrade decision was reached following full integrated monitoring and evaluation of activity at the site.

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Cristian Santacoloma, coordinator of the Popayan Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSPO), stated that recent weeks showed a decrease in seismicity, ash emissions, thermal anomalies, and volcanic gases indicating a trend toward greater system stability. · Diario OccidenteColombia
The decision to downgrade the alert was made by the Popayán Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSPO) based on integral monitoring and evaluation of volcanic activity. · ELHERALDO.COColombia

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