The Nevado del Ruiz Eruption
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Tragedy at Nevado del Ruiz: A Lesson in Lahar Disasters
This chapter recounts the harrowing events surrounding the 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz and the catastrophic lahar that ensued. It focuses on the tragic fate of a young girl and critiques the local authorities' inadequate response, while contrasting it with the improved measures taken during subsequent eruptions.
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