Fearing Andes volcano eruption, Chile and Argentina order mandatory evacuation

Tuesday, May 28th 2013 - 06:00 UTC

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Chilean and Argentine authorities declared a red alert and ordered the mandatory evacuation of a 25-km radius around the active Copahue volcano, which straddles the border between the two Andean nations. Read full article

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yankeeboy
Again, right before ski season...
They've barely recovered from teh last eruption
what a shame :)
May 28th, 2013 - 01:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Condorito
Live volcanoes are fascinating, captivating things. I can highly recommend climbing the Villarrica volcano near Pucon. Besides the spectacular scenery, the experience of peering into the crater of a live volcano is surreal.

Too bad for Argentina that most of our volcanoes dump their ash over there.
May 28th, 2013 - 02:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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yankeeboy
Even the winds don't like Argentina :)
May 28th, 2013 - 02:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Chicureo
It's a bit hilarious, because of prevalent winds, generally our volcanos dump their ash on the other side of the Andes.
May 28th, 2013 - 07:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pete Bog
“The Argentine municipality had previously ordered the cancellation of school classes.”

Indoctrination was cancelled for a Geology lesson.
May 28th, 2013 - 11:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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