Armero's Forgotten Tragedy: The Devastation of Nevado del Ruiz Unveiled

The Armero tragedy, caused by the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, claimed over 23,000 lives in Colombia, revealing the catastrophic consequences of state negligence during natural disasters.

• On November 13, 1985, the town of Armero was obliterated by a volcanic eruption from Nevado del Ruiz, which triggered deadly mud and avalanche flows.
• The disaster resulted in the deaths of more than 23,000 Colombians, highlighting the catastrophic impact of the volcanic event and the subsequent governmental indifference.
• The Armero tragedy serves as a critical case study in understanding types of volcanic eruptions and the importance of disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities.