The Calbuco volcano erupts in Chile

The Calbuco volcano erupts in Chile

The Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in over 40 years, billowing a huge ash cloud over a populated, mountainous area in southern Chile. Authorities ordered the evacuation of the 1,500 inhabitants of the nearby town of Ensenada, along with residents of two smaller communities.

The Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in over 40 years, billowing a huge ash cloud over a populated, mountainous area in southern Chile. Authorities ordered the evacuation of the 1,500 inhabitants of the nearby town of Ensenada, along with residents of two smaller communities.