Nature earthquake: Lava flows force 50 families to evacuate!

Nature earthquake: Lava flows force 50 families to evacuate!

San José Mulatos, Antioquia, Kolumbien - Bogotá. A dramatic scenario unfolded in the northwest of Colombia when the lava slot of the mud volcano Los aburrido broke out on Monday evening! Over 50 families had to be evacuated in a hurry, but luckily there were no injuries or deaths, as the authorities reported on Tuesday.

The Colombian geological service confirmed the explosive eruption, which hurled a huge amount of mud to the surface and created an impressive flame by burning methangas. These volcanoes are known to emit large quantities of gas, water and clay -containing materials that are released by internal heat.

evacuation and security

The families concerned were brought into an educational institution in the urban center of San José Mulatos as a precaution. The governor of Antoquia, Andrés Julián Rendón, calmed the population: "None of the families was in danger." Meanwhile, geologists and technicians are on site to examine the phenomenon. Some streets in the area were blocked by the mud flows, which also complicated the Situation.

"There was no damage to the houses or people. Interestingly, the Los Aburridos sludge volcano had already erupted with minimal effects 10 years ago. With its characteristic dome structure and steep slopes, this volcano is a fascinating but potentially dangerous natural phenomenon.

in Colombia there are hundreds of mud volcanoes that are located in the northern departments atlántico, Sucre, Córdoba and Bolívar as well as in northwestern Antoquias. Nature is once again showing its unpredictable strength!