Alert for mud volcano eruption in San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia: this is what is known
Mud volcano eruption in San Juan del Urabá, Antioquia Photo: Social networks
TL;DR
- A mud volcano erupted in San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia, on February 25th.
- The eruption produced a column of smoke, gas, and fire.
- It is suspected to have caused a vegetation fire in the vicinity.
- Authorities have advised residents to avoid the area and a road between San Juan and San Juancito due to cracks.
- No human casualties have been reported.
- Mud volcanoes are common in Antioquia and emit mud, water, and gases, not lava.
- These phenomena can ignite gases, causing smoke columns or flames, and can affect vegetation and start fires.