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The causes of the Nevado del Ruiz eruptions
1) location (intersection of four fault lines -- as if one fault line wasn't bad enough)
2) occurrence of small earthquakes
3) spewing of gas and steam
4) phreatic eruptions
5) pyroclastic eruptions
In consequence, the town of Armero was destroyed, and thousands of people were killed or left homeless.
BY AISHA ARIF
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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.
Is Nevado del Ruiz a cinder cone?
No. Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano.
Why were there more deaths in Nevada del Ruiz than in Mount St Helens?
There were two main reasons. First, with Mount St Helens, the people were given adequate warning while they were not with Nevado del Ruiz. Second, when Nevado del Ruiz erupted, several towns were in the paths of major lahars.
What country is the volcano Nevado del Ruiz in?
I don't know Stratovolcano
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.
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.
Why were there more deaths in Nevada del Ruiz than in Mount St Helens?
There were two main reasons. First, with Mount St Helens, the people were given adequate warning while they were not with Nevado del Ruiz. Second, when Nevado del Ruiz erupted, several towns were in the paths of major lahars.
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 caused Nevado del Ruiz to erupt?
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 :/
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.
