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By Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel since 1997

Evacuations in Colombia After Nevado del Huila Volcano Eruption

Wednesday April 18, 2007
Colombia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Flee (AP): "Thousands of people were evacuated after a long-dormant volcano erupted late Tuesday and again early Wednesday, provoking avalanches and floods that swept away houses and bridges.

The Nevado del Huila, which is topped with a crown of ice, is Colombia's third-highest peak at 18,484 feet. Located 170 miles southwest of Bogota, it became active again in March with a series of internal rumblings."

Click on this interactive map of Colombia to locate Neiva southeast of Cali.

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