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For the first time in 42 years a volcano erupted in Chile prompting the local government to issue a Red Alert.
Photo Credit: Emergency Radio Chile
The Calbuco volcano, located in southern Chile, erupted on April 22nd, 2015 forcing the cancellations of flights in the area and an evacuation. A 20 kilometre radius around the volcano was evacuated as ash was sent high into the sky.
Extraordinaria Imagen Volcán CalbucoVolcán Calbuco entra en erupción luego de 43 años dormidoConmoción y sorpresa...
Posted by Gerson Bravo on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Approximately 1,500 residents in three nearby towns were affected by the evacuation and surrounding areas put on high alert.
Posted by William Urrutia Navarrete on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The visually stunning eruption not only sent ash into the air, but also lava and it caused lightning. There are no reports of any injuries, but reports indicate the ash has spread as far as Argentina.
Erupción volcán calbuco desde el patio de mi casa
Posted by Mary Isabel Rojas Narvaez on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Cover Photo Credit: Knowing Chile
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