State of emergency declared in Ecuador due to Catopaxi volcano eruption

Q.  Which of the following countries declared State of Emergency due to over increasing activity at the Cotopaxi volcano?
- Published on 28 Aug 15

a. Ecuador
b. Colombia
c. Peru
d. Chile

ANSWER: Ecuador
 
Ecuador President Rafael Correa has declared a state of emergency over increasing activity at the Cotopaxi volcano near the capital Quito. Cotopaxi is among the world's most dangerous volcanoes and is prone to fast-moving rock and mud flows. Cotopaxi last had a major eruption in 1877.

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