Concepción Volcano, located on Ometepe Island in southwest Nicaragua, yesterday spewed gases and ash over the town of Moyogalpa and two nearby communities without causing any injuries, according to a statement from the Geophysical Department of the Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies (INETER).

The erruption occurred at 7 a.m., releasing “moderate quantities” of gases and volcanic ash, which were carried by the wind to the nearby communities of Moyogalpa, La Flor and La Concha.

This natural phenomenon was registered by an INETER seismic station north of the volcano.

INETER is monitoring Concepción Volcano and will inform the public of any significant developments, the statement said.