Nevado del Ruiz, Active stratovolcano in Caldas Department, Colombia
The volcano rises to an elevation of 5,389 meters, featuring a white-capped summit surrounded by glaciers and a wide crater measuring one kilometer across.
The 1985 eruption created massive mudflows that destroyed the town of Armero and caused the deaths of more than 23,000 people in surrounding communities.
Los Nevados National Natural Park, which includes Nevado del Ruiz, preserves traditional knowledge and practices of local communities living near the volcano.
The Colombian Geological Survey maintains monitoring stations around the volcano to measure seismic activity and provide early warnings to nearby populations.
The intersection of four active fault lines beneath the volcano creates a complex geological system that influences its eruptive patterns and behavior.
Location: Caldas Department
Location: Risaralda Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,389 m
Made from material: andesite
GPS coordinates: 4.88194,-75.31782
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
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