The Disastrous Effects of Calbuco Eruption
Chile is well-known for its diverse range of climates, beautiful landscapes, and stunning topography. At the same time, Chile is also like a ticking time bomb, resting on an area known to be highly seismic and volcanic. Recently, a 2,000m (6,572ft) volcano that has been lying dormant since a minor eruption in 1972 known as Calbuco, interrupted its calm demeanor, peaceful waterfalls, and gentle forests with several eruptions in just the past week.
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