Villarrica Volcano Eruption in Chile: Thousands Evacuated

[Astronuc]

The Villarrica volcano erupted in Chile.

Villarrica volcano erupts in southern Chile, thousands flee
http://news.yahoo.com/volcano-southern-chile-erupts-thousands-evacuated-112232682.html

PUCON, Chile (AP) — One of South America's most active volcanoes erupted early Tuesday in southern Chile, spewing heavy smoke into the air as lava surged down its slopes, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people.

The Villarrica volcano erupted around 3 a.m. local time, according to the National Emergency Office, which issued a red alert and ordered evacuations. Local media showed images of the volcano bursting at the top, glowing in the dark amid heavy smoke and rivers of lava. Authorities worried that mudslides caused by melting snow could endanger nearby communities.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarrica_(volcano )

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-31708312

http://www.volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=357120

Nice details - http://www.iavcei.org/documents/pucon04/c2.pdf

Really cool images - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...owerful-villarrica-volcano-eruption-in-chile/
Awesome videos!

Great hike when it's not blowing up
http://www.interpatagonia.com/pucon/villarica-volcano-ascent.html

 

[davenn]

thanks for posting

Really cool images - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...owerful-villarrica-volcano-eruption-in-chile/
Awesome videos!

yup, that was the good one