Ruiz, Nevado del. Ruiz is the northern-most historically active volcano in South America (4.9N, 75.3W).
Nevado del Ruiz is an active volcano. The last erruption occured on November 13, 1985.
Yes. Nevado Del Ruiz is a volcano known for its 1985 eruption which killed well over 20,000 people.
No. It is a stratovolcano.
Nevado del Ruiz is a composite volcano. Additionally, the correct term is cinder cone, not cyclinder.
No, Nevado del Ruiz is not a cinder cone volcano. It is a stratovolcano, which is a large, steep-sided volcano built up of many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.
I don't know Stratovolcano
July 2, 2012
It is impossible to predict when a volcano's next eruptiopn will be.
Nevado del Ruiz is a mainland volcano located in Colombia, South America. It is part of the Andes mountain range and is situated in the central part of the country.
People lived near Nevado del Ruiz volcano due to its fertile soil, suitable for agriculture, and the economic opportunities provided by the surrounding areas. Additionally, the volcano's past eruptions were not recent or well-documented, leading to a false sense of security about its potential hazards.
Yes It is Active.