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Huaynaputina, Peru
Huaynaputina When Huaynaputina erupted, most of the local villages were destroyed because of volcanic mudflows. Around 1500 people died. -
Mt Fuji, Japan
Fuji When Mt Fuji erupted, Armero, a village close by, got swamped with mud that was very thick, and travelled very fast. Around 21 000 people died, and around 5 000 people were injured. -
Krakatau, Indonesia
Krakatau When Krakataue exploded, it caused a tsunamis, killing around 30,000 people. -
Paricutin, Mexico
Paricutin When Paricutin erupted, the village close by the volcano was buried in ash and lava. The villagers were forced to relocate. -
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Puyehue-Cordón Caulle, Chile
Puyehue After the eruption, more then 3 500 people had evacuated from nearby areas, and airlines had to cancel hundreds of international flights because of the ash clouds blowing around everywhere.
