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The Piparo mud volcano, 24 years after last major eruption
Wednesday 24 February 2021
Flags planted after a prayer service at the Piparo mud volcano on Monday night. Photos by Marvin Hamilton
FEBRUARY 23, 1997. That date may not ring any bells for the average person, but for residents of Piparo, the very mention of it brings back bad memories and trauma even 24 years later.
On that day, the Piparo mud volcano erupted, damaging several homes and vehicles and killing many animals. And while there were no human casualties, many still call the volcano a ticking time bomb, as there have been scares in more recent years.
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