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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
What else can I help you with?
Did Nevado del Ruiz erupt lava in 1985?
No, the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in 1985 was mainly an explosive eruption that generated pyroclastic flows and lahars by melting snow and ice on the volcano's summit. There was no significant lava eruption during this event.
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.
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.
What country is the volcano Nevado del Ruiz in?
I don't know Stratovolcano
Is Nevado del Ruiz a cinder cone?
No, Nevado del Ruiz is not a cinder cone volcano. It is a stratovolcano, which is a large, steep-sided volcano built up of many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.
When will nevado del ruiz erupt?
It is impossible to predict when a volcano's next eruptiopn will be.
How often does nevado del ruiz erupt?
It is impossible to predict when a volcano's next eruptiopn will be.
Did Nevado del Ruiz erupt lava in 1985?
No, the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in 1985 was mainly an explosive eruption that generated pyroclastic flows and lahars by melting snow and ice on the volcano's summit. There was no significant lava eruption during this event.
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 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).
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 :/
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.
What country is the volcano Nevado del Ruiz in?
I don't know Stratovolcano
Is Nevado del Ruiz a cinder cone?
No, Nevado del Ruiz is not a cinder cone volcano. It is a stratovolcano, which is a large, steep-sided volcano built up of many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.
How high is Mount Ruiz?
Mount Ruiz, also known as Nevado del Ruiz, stands at an elevation of 5,389 meters (17,785 feet) above sea level. It is an active volcano located in Colombia.
