Calbuco,
a 2,000m (6,572ft) volcano in Chile, has erupted twice in the past day,
sending emergency services (and photographers) into overdrive. The
eruption has prompted the evacuation of roughly 4,000 citizens from
nearby cities and villages, and the Argentinian authorities have warned
their citizens about volcanic ash as well.
The volcano overlooks the cities of
Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, which have a combined population of
roughly 250,000 people. It last erupted in 1972, so authorities were
somewhat surprised by the outburst. Calbuco is a stratovolcano (also
known as a composite volcano), and these are best known for having
explosive eruptions – the infamous Krakatoa, Vesuvius and Mt. St. Helens
volcanoes are all stratovolcanoes. We can only hope that Calbuco does
not decide to blow its top as well.
With the authorities on the ground doing
their jobs to keep people safe, we can turn our attention to the
photographers that have been having a field day with the eruption.
Stunning photos of smoke columns painted red by lava and enormous ash
plumes laced with lightning have been pouring out of the area. Check out
some of the photos and footage below!
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