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Galeras Volcano - John Seach
Colombia
1.22 N, 77.37 W
summit elevation 4276 m
complex volcano
Galeras volcano erupted in 1993 and killing 6 scientists and 3 tourists.
Tornillo earthquakes were measured prior to the 1993 Galeras eruption but they were not recognised by scientists
as eruption precursors.
Galeras volcano erupted on 17th January 2008, forcing the evacuation of residents.
Two caldera forming events have occurred at the volcano.
560,000 years ago, and sometime between 40,000 and 150,000 years ago.
Galeras Volcano Eruptions
2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 1999-2001, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990-92, 1989, 1974-83, 1973?, 1950, 1947?, 1936, 1933?, 1932, 1930?, 1924-27, 1923, 1891, 1889, 1865-70, 1836, 1828-34, 1823, 1796-1801, 1754-56, 1670-1736, 1616, 1580, 1535
Most eruptions from Galeras are short and violent.