Armero
Colombia /
Tolima /
Guayabal /
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World / Colombia / Tolima
ruins, ghost town
Armero was a small town in the state of Tolima, located 352 mts above sea level. It has an average temperature of 26 degrees centigrade or 79 degrees fahrenheit. It's 94 kilometers from the capital of the state is it in.
On November 13, 1985, the volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted causing four lahars, or volcanically induced mudflows,that covered 96% of the town. Over 22,000 people were killed in the disaster, and the town is today largely abandoned.
On November 13, 1985, the volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted causing four lahars, or volcanically induced mudflows,that covered 96% of the town. Over 22,000 people were killed in the disaster, and the town is today largely abandoned.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armero_tragedy
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Coordinates: 4°57'48"N 74°54'14"W
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