Nicaragua’s San Cristobal volcano spews ashes, gas

By Kadmiel | Sep 7, 2009

San Cristobal volcanoMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s San Cristobal volcano has let off a series of explosions, spewing gases and showering ash on nearby towns.

There are no reports of injuries or damage.

Civil Defense Maj. Carlos Caceres says Sunday’s blasts prompted officials to issue an alert for 25 districts near the volcano.

The 5,725-foot (1,745-meter) volcano is located about 70 miles (110 kilometers) northwest of Managua, near the Honduran border.

San Cristobal’s last such activity occurred three years ago.

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