The Nevado del Ruiz volcano sends ash and vapour spewing into the sky, prompting Colombian officals to order preventative evacuations of local communities.<br/> <br />On Sunday, President Juan Manuel Santos praised officials for their quick response.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT, JUAN MANUEL SANTOS, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Our contingency plans have worked well, all early response units followed the protocols set in motion and the feedback has been very positive."<br/> <br />The Nevado del Ruiz, rising over 17,000 feet above sea level, erupted in 1985, burying tens of thousands of people.<br/> <br />Travis Brecher, Reuters
