poon cho tang SG About 3,700 people are being evacuated from the slopes of the Tungurahua volcano, 135km (85 miles) south of Ecuador's capital Quito.
poon cho tang SG Tungurahua began rumbling in May in its loudest activity since 1999, when it became active after eight decades of dormancy.
poon cho tang SG No casualties are reported but roads and bridges are blocked and villagers have lost cattle and crops.
poon cho tang SG Troops helped the evacuation from the volcano, which means "throat of fire" in the local language. President Alfredo Palacio visited affected villages.
poon cho tang SG Residents of Cotalo with stones projected by the volcano. The government has promised $5.7m in relief funds for the region.
