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Villarrica Volcano begins a strombolian eruption causing lahars that destroy half of the town of Coñaripe.
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Villarrica (volcano)
Active volcano in southern Chile
Villarrica is one of Chile's most active volcanoes, rising above the lake and town of the same name, 750 km (470 mi) south of Santiago. It is also known as Rucapillán, a Mapuche word meaning "great spirit's house" or " the demon's house". It is the westernmost of three large…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Strombolian eruption
Type of volcanic eruption with relatively mild explosive intensity
In volcanology, a Strombolian eruption is a type of volcanic eruption with relatively mild blasts, typically having a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 1 or 2. Strombolian eruptions consist of ejection of incandescent cinders, lapilli, and volcanic bombs, to altitudes of tens to a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Lahar
Volcanic mudslide
A lahar is a violent type of mudflow or debris flow composed of a slurry of pyroclastic material, rocky debris and water. The material flows down from a volcano, typically along a river valley.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Coñaripe
Town in Valdivia, Los Ríos
Coñaripe is a town and resort area in Chile, located on the eastern side of Calafquén Lake. Administratively it belongs to Panguipulli commune in Valdivia Province of Los Ríos Region.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)