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eppur_se_muova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-04-11 07:35 PM
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Chile: Puyehue volcano chain erupts, forcing evacuation
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Source: BBC

A chain of volcanoes has erupted in southern Chile, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

Large columns of smoke have been rising from the Puyehue-Cordon-Caulle volcano range, about 800km (500 miles) south of the capital Santiago.

Witnesses also reported a strong smell of ash and sulphur. A dozen small earthquakes were recorded before the eruption began.

The officials have issued a red alert - the maximum warning level for the area.



Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13657187
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