ECUADOR HISTORICAL MEMORY. 2022-04-15. Quito, Ecuador 2002-11-04. The Reventador volcano, 90 kilometers northeast of Quito, had one of its largest eruptions in November 2002. There were repeated explosions that generated ash mushrooms, constant columns of gas and lava flows that alarmed the population of different provinces of Ecuador. . Specifically, the population of the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, was affected by this volcanic activity with respiratory, ophthalmological, digestive and dermatological health problems. In addition, the ash covered the streets of the capital. The capital's airport remained closed and the few people on the streets were
wearing masks, goggles and hats to avoid layers of mud and ash. Patricio Realpe/ChakanaNews