Rock from the volcano Tungurahua

This rock was hurled out in the violent eruption of Tungurahua (5,023m)on August 16th, 2006. That eruption has been the most violent since the beginning of activity in 1999, and was accompanied by a 10km high ash cloud which spread over the area The lava flow resulted in 5 deaths and destroyed several hamlets and roads on its´ western and northwestern slopes.

Ecuador

April 13th 2007
Ecuador Travels Baños, Hot Springs On Easter Sunday I took the bus to Banos. I´ve never seen more hotels/hostals on each block in any town. Apparently, last week for Semana Santa each place was full of party-goers. Seems that the party-goers leave Quito for Easter week while we faithful hang around. But with lots of people comes some savory characters. A few robberies h ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more

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