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34 Breathtaking Pics Of Volcano Eruption In Chile That Forced 4,000 To Evacuate
Calbuco, a 2,000m (6,572ft) volcano in Chile, has erupted twice in the past day, sending emergency services (and photographers) into overdrive. The eruption has prompted the evacuation of roughly 4,000 citizens from nearby cities and villages, and the Argentinian authorities have warned their citizens about volcanic ash as well.
The volcano overlooks the cities of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, which have a combined population of roughly 250,000 people. It last erupted in 1972, so authorities were somewhat surprised by the outburst. Calbuco is a stratovolcano (also known as a composite volcano), and these are best known for having explosive eruptions – the infamous Krakatoa, Vesuvius and Mt. St. Helens volcanoes are all stratovolcanoes. We can only hope that Calbuco does not decide to blow its top as well.
With the authorities on the ground doing their jobs to keep people safe, we can turn our attention to the photographers that have been having a field day with the eruption. Stunning photos of smoke columns painted red by lava and enormous ash plumes laced with lightning have been pouring out of the area. Check out some of the photos and footage below!
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PauliPariah 10 years ago
Beautiful, but I think you have an obligation to acknowledge the photographers when known, not just where you stole the pics from! Some of t
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FrankMcDonald 10 years ago
Amazing photo. Just can't get over the red area, it looks like a face
AnnaMarian 10 years ago
It looks like Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy :D Awesome picture!!
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FionaMessenger 10 years ago
Yes - happens sometimes. It's to do with atmospheric pressures caused by the searing hot volcanic cloud. I'm sure you can Wiki it :-)
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CamilleAdams 10 years ago
Do you see the face??? Right 3/4 profile, neck, eyes, nose, the lips are perfect. Wow, this shot is a supreme example of human matrixing.
RandallParkerJr. 10 years ago
Absolutely incredible. I sort of wish I were there... where the photographer was. not any closer to the blast!
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FrankMcDonald 10 years ago
As much as the image is frightening, it is also breath takingly beautiful
GraceBarclay 10 years ago
Gaia giving us all a lesson that she still holds the power on the earth. Be safe to all in the area.
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PatriciaWynne 10 years ago
Did anyone else see the man's face and the other smaller faces in this picture?
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MikeWright 10 years ago
It is difficult to believe, that isn't a full-blown eruption. Stunning.
MarijaLetic 10 years ago
predivno ali verujem da je strasno toliko blizu stanovati ovakom djimu
PaulaRogers 10 years ago
I love the pictures. It's a horrible thing to happen, but the pictures are beautiful.
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RandallParkerJr. 10 years ago
The fact that giant hills just puke and spew out insane amounts of dirt and burning molten dirt, every so often, with little warning...
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AnapheChimarusti 10 years ago
We are transient on this planet on many levels...Pompeii comes to mind. A favorite pastime is the Smithsonian channel's Universe on--
DeirdrieSchmidt 10 years ago
This is a beautiful photo with Mount Osorno in the background. I lived in Puerto Varas in 2006 in was in awe of these 2 mountains.
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DarrylOBrien 10 years ago
Imagine Gods power Mother Nature is mild compared to his
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I can't help but wonder why in the world people make their homes this close to such power!
IvoryWilliams 10 years ago
I want to run and I'm not even there...prayers for these citizens...
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TrishaLoGrasso 10 years ago
I think this pic is particularly interesting. If you loom off to the left it looks like there is a face in the ash.
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SamanthaChristine 10 years ago
Is it just me, or can anyone else see a big breasted woman in the ash cloud? Kinda like a ship figurehead?!
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Final score:
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GregorMeyer-Bender 10 years ago
Am I the only one who's reminded of Hiroshima by these pics? Am I the only one who's reminded of Hiroshima by these pics?
vicarious1 10 years ago
This could be Vancouver BC Canada with the 3000m high dormant volcano Mount Baker that I see every sunny morning Let's hope NOT keep a sleep
vicarious1 10 years ago
I just imagine Vancouver BC Canada with the 3000m hight Mount Baker that I see from my window on every sunny morning & think LET'S HOPE NOT!
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Final score:
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Ithasgottostop! 10 years ago
I can see Jesus in that lightning! Kinda just glance at the picture from the side and pray...
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Final score:
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CharlieSanders 10 years ago
Wow, what is generating the lightning in this picture? Was there also a thunderstorm?
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KipVidrine 10 years ago
Regrettably, Mother Nature is the most talented artist ever. Unfortunately millions of species are sacrificed in her work.
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MarthaBall 9 years ago
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KrishnaRaoPasupula 10 years ago
Dare devils kept the natures power in front of entire world to see.
MarthaBall 9 years ago
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KrishnaRaoPasupula 10 years ago
Dare devils kept the natures power in front of entire world to see.
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