The crater of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano spews ash and smoke in Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
Workers from the Mayor's Office of Murillo explain the risks of living near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to inhabitants in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A Risk Management officer and soldiers explain to a driver the risks of driving on the road connecting Murillo, Tolima department, with Manizales, Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A man guides two donkeys on a street in Murillo, in Tolima department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
Two men participating in a Good Friday procession speak in Murillo, in Tolima department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
Panoramic view of Murillo, Tolima, Colombia, on April 9, 2023. Authorities are urging evacuations as the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) maintains an orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda.
Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A man walks next to an 'I love Murillo' sign in Murillo municipality, Tolima deparment, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
Two members of Murillo Mayor's Office plan visits to the families living near to the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
Inhabitants of the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals.
Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
The crater of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano spews ash and smoke in Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A worker from the Mayor's Office of Murillo (right) explains the risks of living near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to inhabitants in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A man guides cattle in a house in the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the Departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals.
Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A woman hugs her son in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
A man walks in front of a house in the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the Departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals.
Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
The crater of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano spews ash and smoke in Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg
PLAY
STOP
GRID
FULL
Close
Public Project
Bloomberg: Colombia urge evacuations as volcano threatens to erupt
Authorities are urging evacuations as the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) maintains an orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Publication on: https://mercury.bloomberg.com/images/397247980