Ash and lava flows from the Tungurahua volcano . The ash - capped volcano has erupted periodically since 1999 . ( 5,023-meter ) volcano has erupted periodically since 1999 , when increased activity led to the temporary evacuation of the city of Banos at the foot of the volcano . The ash cloud from Saturday 's eruption reached 10 km above the crater .
Ash and lava flows from the Tungurahua volcano . The ash - capped volcano has erupted periodically since 1999 . The ash cloud from Saturday 's eruption reached 10 km above the crater .