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Nevado del Ruiz erupted in Colombia on the evening of November 13, 1985. Snow and ice melted on its summit and mixed with water and ash, unleashing devastating mudflows that swept through nearby towns. Armero was hit hardest: more than 23,000 people died, with some estimates putting the toll above 25,000, despite scientists’ warnings to authorities before the disaster. The tragedy became a turning point in disaster risk management, underscoring the importance of acting early on scientific warnings.
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