Volcano Erupts in Colombia

Volcano Erupts in Colombia \ AP \ Posted: 2008-04-15 07:21:29

BOGOTA, Colombia (April 15) - Authorities are evacuating thousands of people after a volcano in Colombia erupted in a shower of hot ash.

There were no reports of damage or injuries from the eruption at the Nevado del Huila, about 150 miles southwest of Bogota.

Caracol Radio reported that between 13,000 and 15,000 people who live near the volcano were being evacuated.

The eruption took place at 1:08 a.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining.

Martha Calvache, deputy director of the institute's seismic department, told Caracol Radio that authorities were unable to estimate the size of the eruption.

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By Neonovo on Apr 15, 2008, 04:57 in Friendly Talkzone.

adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 15, 2008, 06:31: Scary.. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

nine inch nails says on Apr 15, 2008, 06:45: holy fok Now we got the LFL so who needs to watch the NFL? 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Lauthra (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 15, 2008, 06:59: That's a bugger :( Nato (='.'=) 0 funny, 0 helpful.

nueva york bombero says on Apr 15, 2008, 09:39: Are people heading back to their homes? 0 funny, 0 helpful.

ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 15, 2008, 09:50: This thing has been rumbling and belching for quite a while now with some minor eruptions here and there. Sadly, most of these people don't really have much choice when it comes to going back to their homes. The department and national government has done little to help them beyond defining evacuation routes. Hopefully, we won't end up with another Armero. These newspapers from Neiva will normally have more info on this continuing problem. http://diariodelhuila.com http://www.lanacion.com.co Yo me como los mocos debajo de la ruana pa que no me pidan. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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