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Judi Lynn

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Sun Feb 28, 2016, 11:39 AM Feb 2016

Nicaragua: Strong Explosions in Momotombo Volcano

Nicaragua: Strong Explosions in Momotombo Volcano

Managua, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua remains attentive to two strong explosions occurred today in the volcano Momotombo, located in the western Department of León. The explosions were perceived by residents of that territory and Managua.

The Coordinator of the Nicaraguan Council for Communication and Citizenship, Rosario Murillo, said in a special intervention through press media that both explosions were accompanied by the outlet of gases, ash and incandescent material.

Commenting that the authorities and doctors are deployed to assist communities affected by the fall of ash and sand, Murillo called the population to be calmed, and to maintain themselves informed, by the media.

Murillo said that the disaster prevention system is activated in the Department of León.

More:
http://www.plenglish.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4649831&Itemid=1

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