About 3,000 people have evacuated from the area surrounding San Cristobal Volcano.  The government ordered the local community to leave and sent troops to the region northwest of the capital Managua. 

Powerful explosions were heard as the volcano erupted on Saturday and more explosions are expected.  The 5,700 foot volcano is the highest peak in Nicaragua.  The volcano sent ash and smoke 2-3 miles into the atmosphere. 

The volcano had a series of small eruptions in 2008, but it is very active...

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