Jaír F. Coll

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Bloomberg: Colombia urge evacuations as volcano threatens to erupt

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The crater of the Nevado del Ru...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

The crater of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano spews ash and smoke in Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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Workers from the Mayor's Office of Murillo explain the risks of living near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to inhabitants in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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A Risk Management officer and soldiers explain to a driver the risks of driving on the road connecting Murillo, Tolima department, with Manizales, Caldas department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

A man guides two donkeys on a s...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

A man guides two donkeys on a street in Murillo, in Tolima department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

Two men participating in a Good...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

Two men participating in a Good Friday procession speak in Murillo, in Tolima department, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

Panoramic view of Murillo, Toli...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

Panoramic view of Murillo, Tolima, Colombia, on April 9, 2023. Authorities are urging evacuations as the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) maintains an orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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A man walks next to an 'I love Murillo' sign in Murillo municipality, Tolima deparment, Colombia, on April 7, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

Two members of Murillo Mayor&am...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

Two members of Murillo Mayor's Office plan visits to the families living near to the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

Inhabitants of the rural area o...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

Inhabitants of the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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A worker from the Mayor's Office of Murillo (right) explains the risks of living near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano to inhabitants in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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A man guides cattle in a house in the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the Departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

A woman hugs her son in rural a...mp;iacute;r F. Coll / Bloomberg

A woman hugs her son in rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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A man walks in front of a house in the rural area of Murillo, Tolima department, Colombia, on April 8, 2023. The Colombian Geological Service maintains the orange alert for high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the Departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda. Some of the inhabitants prefer to stay in the risk zone rather than abandon their belongings and animals. Photographer: Jaír F. Coll / Bloomberg

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Bloomberg: Colombia urge evacuations as volcano threatens to erupt

Copyright Jaír F. Coll 2024

Date of Work Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

Updated Apr 2023

Location Murillo, Tolima

Topics Media

Authorities are urging evacuations as the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) maintains an orange alert for a high probability of eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the coming days or weeks, which could affect 19 municipalities in the departments of Tolima, Caldas and Risaralda.

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