Colombia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Flee

Posted on: April 19th, 2007
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“Thousands of people were evacuated after a long-dormant volcano erupted late Tuesday and again early Wednesday, provoking avalanches and floods that swept away houses and bridges.

The Nevado del Huila volcanos eruptions were its first on record since Colombia was colonized by the Spanish 500 years ago.”

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