Volcano eruption in Ecuador kills six and destroys several small villages

Sunday, August 20, 2006 The eruption of volcano Tungurahua on August 16 destroyed several small villages in the Ecuadorian Andes. At least 6 people have been killed and about 4000 residents of the affected area have been evacuated. The 5,023 m high volcano spat lava, stones and ash for several hours on Wednesday night. A

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