VOICED : Seis provincias de Ecuador afectadas por ceniza volcánica

Guayaquil was covered in volcanic ash from the Sangay volcano, affecting six provinces in Ecuador and halting operations at the Guayaquil International Airport for eight hours. Sangay, located 195 km south of Quito, has shown increased eruptive activity over the past two decades, with recent significant emissions of gas and ash. Residents initially mistook the ash for rain but were reassured it posed minimal harm. The province of Chimborazo, with over half a million residents, has been on yellow alert since June due to the ongoing eruption.

What was the immediate impact of the volcanic ash on Guayaquil?

• Power outages

• Evacuation of residents

• Suspension of airport operations

• Closure of schools

How far is the Sangay volcano located from Quito?

• 250 kilometers

• 195 kilometers

• 150 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

What has been the recent change in the Sangay volcano's activity?

• Decrease in gas emissions

• Increase in eruptive activity

• Stabilization of eruptions

• Complete cessation of activity

What did the narrator initially mistake the volcanic ash for?

• Fog

• Rain

• Snow

• Dust

Which province is on yellow alert due to volcanic activity?

• Chimborazo

• Manabí

• Pichincha

• Azuay