World Loss Log 17 February - 2 March 2009

Late reports

16.2, volcanic eruption

Colombia: the eruption of the Mount Galeras volcano in Colombia resulted in the evacuation of 8,000 people living nearby. The 14,000-foot volcano, in southern Colombia, began to expel ash in areas surrounding the volcano. Provincial governor Eduardo Alvarado said “a large amount of ash” had been ejected from the volcano and had reached the town of Pasto, six miles from the volcano. There were no reports of injuries.