Volcanoes in Our Times

After 9,000 years of inactivity, this Chilean caldera exploded in May, 2008, forcing the evacuation of Chaiten Town and the surrounding regions.
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Chaitén, Chile
Eruption : 2008
After 9,000 years of inactivity, this Chilean caldera exploded in May, 2008, forcing the evacuation of Chaitén Town and the surrounding regions.

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