Ecuadorian authorities have been placed on alert after a 1,500-meter column of steam, gas, and ash emanated Sunday from the Cotopaxi volcano, it was reported. The National Polytechnic School's ...

“We declare a state of emergency due to the unusual activity of Cotopaxi” Correa said “God willing, everything will go well and the volcano will not erupt.” Ecuador's President Rafael ...

Mount Cotopaxi, Mount Hood and Mount Rainier. – Lava domes: These domes are small masses of lava that accumulate around and over the volcano’s vent. Lava domes commonly are found inside the ...