The most destructive eruption of Nevado del Ruiz occurred on November 13, 1985. While relatively small, the eruption triggered mudflows that buried several towns. Worst hit was Armero, where 21,000 people died.
No. The 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz produced hot ash and pumice.
Yes. Nevado Del Ruiz is a volcano known for its 1985 eruption which killed well over 20,000 people.
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November the 13th 1985
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July 2, 2012
No. It is impossible to prevent a volcanic eruption.
15000 animals were killed
The eruption of 1985 produced gas and ash.
The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz was far worse. While the eruption of Mount St. Helens was far larger, its worst effects were limited to mostly unpopulated areas, and many of the people who did live in the immediate vicinity had been evacuated beforehand. In ally, 57 people died. The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz was relatively small, but the resulting mudflows killed more than 23,000 people.
Ruiz, Nevado del. Ruiz is the northern-most historically active volcano in South America (4.9N, 75.3W).