Vulkanausbruch

Eruption of Ruiz, Nevado del

12. März 1595 · Colombia

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Wann
12. März 1595
Art
Vulkanausbruch
Position
Colombia
Koordinaten
4.89° N, 75.32° W
Vei
4
Deaths
636
Volcano type
Stratovolcano

Nevado del Ruiz

Volcanic mountain in Colombia

Nevado del Ruiz, also known as La Mesa de Herveo is a volcano on the border of the departments of Caldas and Tolima in Colombia, being the highest point of both. It is located about 130 km (81 mi) west of the capital city Bogotá. It is a stratovolcano composed of many layers of lava alternating with hardened volcanic ash and other pyroclastic rocks.

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