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Chaitén Volcano begins erupting in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,500 people.

Historical image related to Chaitén Volcano begins erupting in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,500 people. from May 2, 2008

Chaitén (volcano)

Active volcano in Los Lagos Region, Chile

Chaitén is a volcanic caldera 3 kilometres (2 mi) in diameter, 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of the elongated ice-capped Michinmahuida volcano and 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of the town of Chaitén, near the Gulf of Corcovado in southern Chile. The most recent eruptive phase of…
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Chile

Country in South America

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Chile had a population of 17.5…
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