The Nevado del Ruiz eruption of 1985 was one of the most destructive eruptions in history. Part of its aftermath was the largest lahar in geological history, bringing the fatality total to over...
Nevado del Ruiz killed about 23000 people in 1985 in November 13th.
Only about 5000 out of the original 28000 people living in the nearby city of Amero survived
There are five villages within 45 kilometers of the volcano, Nevado Del Ruiz, sometimes called Mount Ruiz, in Colombia.
Villamaria Manizales Herveo Villa Hermosa El Libano.
None of the villages...