Villarrica Volcano Eruption in Chile: Thousands Evacuated

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The Villarrica volcano in southern Chile erupted early Tuesday, releasing significant smoke and lava, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents. The eruption occurred around 3 a.m. local time, prompting the National Emergency Office to issue a red alert due to concerns about potential mudslides from melting snow that could threaten nearby communities. Local media captured dramatic visuals of the eruption, showcasing the volcano's activity against the night sky. The event highlights Villarrica's status as one of South America's most active volcanoes, with ongoing concerns for safety in the surrounding areas.
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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
 
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