Puyehue volcano in Chile and Argentina

After the eruption of the Puyehue-Cordon-Callue volcano range, about 800km (500 miles) south of Santiago, Chilean authorities continue to monitor the direction of ash clouds. An estimated 4,000 people have left the region.

Due to the eruption of the volcano range Puyehue-Cordon-Caulle, large columns of ash and smoke spewed from the mountains, threatening the health of residents living around the area. In Argentina, the volcanic ash fall affected Bariloche, Villa la Angostura, Neuquen and Buenos Aires.

Argentina declared a health emergency and advised people in affected areas to stay indoors.