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Llaima volcano (Chile), activity update: eruption calms down, lahars from snow melt

Mon, 7 Jan 2008, 14:21
14:21 PM |
The spectacular lava fountaining eruption of Llaima volcano has calmed down and the level of alarm was reduced.
The eruption has not caused fatalities, but led to localized massive property damage caused by mud flows. Massive snow-melt during the initial stages of the eruption led to surges of mud flows (lahars) mostly travelling down the valley of Captrén river, which overtopped its banks in many places.
Previous news
Wed, 12 Sep 2007, 23:01
New tour dates for tours in Italy and Greece in the first half of 2008
We have now finished our planning for the new dates of the tours on Santorini and southern Italy in the first half of 2008. Further information is found on the individual tour pages. Have a look - we would be happy to welcome you on one of our new tours! read all
Fri, 29 Jun 2007, 15:54
New expedition to Erta Ale, Dallol & the Danakil 25 Jan - 8 Feb 2008
The dates for the new expedition to Erta Ale volcano and the Danakil depression in Ethiopia are now set at 25 Jan - 8 Feb. 2008. For details of the program, go here. ... read all
Sat, 14 Apr 2007, 07:32
Hawaii lava flow photos
Lava flows on Hawaii - new photos from Nov 06-April 07
New photos from lava flows on Kilauea volcano on Hawaii, taken during the past months on our tours, have been posted online. ... read all
Fri, 16 Mar 2007, 16:39
New photos from Stromboli online
Tom and Marco visited Stromboli's recent eruption in early March. Sets of new photographs have been posted. ... read all
Mon, 13 Nov 2006, 15:20
New tours in Italy: Bay of Naples & Eolian Islands
We gladly announce two new study&walking tours we can offer you in Italy: one to the Bay of Naples from 8-15 April and a two-weeks tour of the Eolian Islands from 6-18 May 2007. Both tours will be guided by our Italian geologist Marta who is a true insider in both areas. ... read all

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