Historical Events tagged with "coñaripe"
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Natural Disasters
Villarrica Volcano Erupts, Devastates Coñaripe
March 1st, 1964 61 years ago
The Villarrica Volcano erupted violently, producing a strombolian eruption that triggered lahars, devastating the town of Coñaripe in Chile. The ash and pyroclastic flows, combined with heavy rainfall, caused mudflows to cascade down the slopes of the volcano. Half of Coñaripe was destroyed, resulting in significant loss of property and displacing many residents. The eruption marked one of the most destructive volcanic activities in the region.
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