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From all the research I've done I have figured out that it had something to do with the shifting of the tectonic plate it sits on but I'm afraid that's about as detailed as it gets :/
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∙ 9y agoThe mudflows occurred when Nevado del Ruiz erupted. Hot ash melted a large amount of snow and ice, which mixed with ash and sediment to form mudflows.
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∙ 9y agoThe 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz was explosive, classified as sub-Plinian.
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Did Nevado del Ruiz erupt lava in 1985?
No. The 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz produced hot ash and pumice.
When will nevado del ruiz erupt?
It is impossible to predict when a volcano's next eruptiopn will be.
Is Nevado del Ruiz a cinder cone?
No. Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano.
How often does nevado del ruiz erupt?
It is impossible to predict when a volcano's next eruptiopn will be.
What plated caused the nevado del ruiz eruption?
Chris chant
What was the volcanos name that caused the armero tragedy?
Nevado del Ruiz in the year 1985
What country is the volcano Nevado del Ruiz in?
I don't know Stratovolcano
what hemisphere is nevado del ruiz volcano in?
Ruiz, Nevado del. Ruiz is the northern-most historically active volcano in South America (4.9N, 75.3W).
How old is the Nevado del Ruiz?
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What type of volcano is Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia?
Nevado del Ruiz is an active volcano. The last erruption occured on November 13, 1985.
Is nevado del ruiz a volcano?
Yes. Nevado Del Ruiz is a volcano known for its 1985 eruption which killed well over 20,000 people.
How high is nevado del ruiz?
The Nevado de Ruiz is 5321 meters above sea level according to wikipedia.
