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Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupted on Tuesday, spewing ash across a vast swathe of the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, potentially posing a risk to flight..

The Colombia volcano erupted in 1985 and killed several thousands of people. Click to read more. The Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia, which killed over 25,000 people around the nearby town of Armero during its last major volcanic eruption in 1985, has been showing signs of increased volcanic activity.

The Shiveluch Volcano is one of Russia's most active and between 60,000 and 70,000 years old.

Photos and videos show the aftermath of the eruption, including residents making "ash angels" and cars and houses covered in thick layers of debris.

An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.

President Gustavo Petro has encouraged people in the potential impact zone to evacuate and has asked authorities to hasten their response.

The Nevado del Ruiz volcano is causing concern due to increased seismic activity. The Colombian authorities have raised the alert level to orange, the second-highest level on a four-stage scale.

An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.

Colombia Authorities Evacuate Families Near Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Due to Rising Alert Level Following elevated levels of seismic activity at Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the country's center that could indicate an eruption in the next few days or weeks, Colombia authorities evacuated 40 families from their homes on Monday, AP reports.

BOGOTA—Colombian authorities have raised the alert level for the deadly Nevado del Ruiz volcano to orange, suggesting a ...