The Galeras volcano in the south Colombia Nariño department erupted again Friday, causing authorities to raise the alert level to red.
The eruption occurred Friday night, only a few hours after authorities noticed the first seimic activity within the volcano.
The population living in the vicinity of the volcano, were ordered to evactuate. Some 200 people responded to that request.
Authorities reported no deaths or injuries.
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