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Powerful Ash Plume
After a rainy night, the volcano was dusted with snow. Hard to believe the snow didn't melt with all the thermal activity -- a big boom emitted this dark plume.
Big Bangs in Banos!
June 3rd 2010 Spending time in Banos is never boring! After seeing Johanna off in Quito, I was ready for some R&R so I headed down for some Scrabble at Shana's. However, the past few weeks have been anything but relaxing. Mama Tungurahua, the volcano that’s located (as the crow flies) about 8 miles from Shana’s house, decided to kick into high gear.
It all started on May 26th when I was awaken
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