COLOMBIA - The Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano, located about 80 miles west of Colombian capital Bogota, sent plumes of ash and gas into the air this last weekend, putting locals on alert.

The eruption is the latest of two weeks of activity, according to news source KRIS TV, which reported that emissions shot as high as 23,000 feet.

Officials from the Red Cross announced caution, commenting that those in the area need to be prepared in case the activity presents any danger.

As we have previously reported, the notorious volcano’s most recent activity were two consecutive eruptions in May, one with emissions reaching over 4,000 feet above the the peak, another over 7,500 feet.

While that last explosion resulted in the closure of two airports, there has not yet been any details of transport issues yet linked with last weekend’s activity.

The volcanic activity was also linked to a sizeable earthquake, according to El Espectador. The 3.1 magnitude tremor hit Sunday afternoon and was felt throughout Caldas to Manizales.

"The Nevado del Ruiz volcano continues to evolve and it is possible that new events that may indicate an acceleration of the process are presented, involving greater instability thereof and consequently changes in your activity level," commented the Colombian Geological Service.

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