Extra volcanic case study

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Where is Nevado Del Ruiz and what year did it erupt?
1985, Western Columbia, South America, Andes Mountains
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What melted the ice caps and released a huge quantity of water?
Hot gas
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Ice combinded with ash and rocks created what?
Lahars
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How deep was the lahar?
40m
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What speed did it rush downhill at?
50kmph
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What town did it engulfe?
Armero b50 km away
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How many died?
22,000
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What melted the ice caps and released a huge quantity of water?

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