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Volcanic Activity Continues at Chilean Ski Resort

An eruption on Villarica in March 3rd, 2015.

July has marked the latest series of high volcanic activity at the Villarrica Volcano above Centro Ski Pucon, Chile. The volcano, which reaches a height of 9,383 feet (2,860 meters) and last erupted in 2015 but was seen emitting massive plumes of smoke on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This event follows concerning activity earlier in the month, which saw a […]

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Logan Tepper | August 1, 2024
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New Zealand Volcano Erupted Yesterday: 5 Dead and 8 Missing

White Island Volcano just erupted.

The White Island Volcano in New Zealand erupted yesterday killing 5 people and injuring 31. 8 tourists are still unaccounted for. A cruise ship filled with tourists was exploring the island in the Bay of Plenty when the volcano erupted. 47 tourists were on the island at the time of the eruption. Currently, rescue helicopters, other aircraft, and tourist boats […]

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Volcanic Eruption CLOSES Popular Chilean Ski Resort for Season

Pucon ski resort in Chile will not be opening this Southern Winter due to volcanic activity in the volcano it’s located upon. The Pucon ski resort is located on the 9,317-foot Villarica volcano that erupted huge on March 3rd, 2015. That eruption created a mudslide (a lahar) that damages some storage containers at the ski resort but spared all other infrastructure. The lifts, restaurant, and all other buildings remain intact. The reason that the Pucon ski resort won’t be opening this year […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 28, 2015
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