On Tuesday the Colombian government ordered the evacuation of 9,000 people living on the slopes of Galeras volcano, which may erupt soon. An eruption is possible in days or weeks folowing a surge in seismic activity and higher temperatures inside the crater. The volcano last erupted last November, sending rocks and ash for a distance of two miles.
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