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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-15-08 04:22 AM
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Colmbian Volcano Erupts, Thousands Flee
Source: Associated Press

Colombian volcano erupts, thousands flee
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BOGOTA, Colombia - Authorities are evacuating thousands of people after a volcano in Colombia erupted in a shower of hot ash.

There were no reports of damage or injuries from the eruption at the Nevado del Huila, about 150 miles southwest of Bogota.

Caracol Radio reported that between 13,000 and 15,000 people who live near the volcano were being evacuated.

The eruption took place at 1:08 a.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080415/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/colombia_volcano


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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-15-08 04:27 AM
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1. Here come the Lahars....
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jaksavage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-15-08 11:42 AM
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2. It is God's retribution
for the evil government which is propped up by our illegal govt.
I'm sure of it.
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-15-08 12:12 PM
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3. k&r for Colombians
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