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Chile: Thousands Forced to Evacuate After Puyehue Volcano Chain Erupts

06/04/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“A chain of volcanoes has erupted in southern Chile, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

Large columns of smoke have been rising from the Puyehue-Cordon-Caulle volcano range, about 800km (500 miles) south of the capital Santiago.

Witnesses also reported a strong smell of ash and sulphur. A dozen small earthquakes were recorded before the eruption began.

The officials have issued a red alert – the maximum warning level for the area.” Read more.


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