Colombia was hit by its strongest earthquake in six years on Tuesday.
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the quake at magnitude 6.7 and only 2.7 miles deep 63 miles west of the coastal city of Mutis. Continue reading
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Five Killed In Columbian Landslide
A landslide in the exact location of a previous landslide has killed 5 people and left 25 others missing near Neiva, Columbia.
Columbian officials say at least six cars have been trapped under the tons of mud and rocks. The landslide killed a heavy machine operator who had been clearing debris from a previous landslide caused by an earthquake in the area. Continue reading
Columbia Dodges Bullet In Large Earthquake
The most significant earthquake to strike Columbia since 2004 was deep enough underground to avoid causing catastrophic damage according to the US Geological Survey reports. The 7.3 quake centered at an underground depth of 94 miles.
The quake reportedly shook the ground for a full minute and was felt in most of the country. There were reports of shaking in Quito, Equador almost 200 miles from the quake’s epicenter near Popayan. Continue reading
Columbian Volcano Eruption Imminent
Columbia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano is “days or weeks” from erupting according to the Volcanic Observatory in Manizales, Columbia.
Smoke and ash is rising out of the volcano just days after an “orange alert” was issued leading to at least 150 families being evacuated from along rivers that flow down the mountain. Continue reading
Farc Rebels Kill 12 in Columbia
Twelve soldiers were killed by Farc rebels in a terror attack near the Columbia/Venezuela border.
Government officials said the troops were attacked during a routine patrol. There were no reports whether any terrorists were killed in the attack. Venezuela responded with stronger security patrols on the border. Continue reading
Two Killed In Bomb Attack On Columbian Politician
Two people were killed in a terrorist attack on Columbia’s former Interior Minister.
The former minister, Fernando Londono, was injured in the attack. His bodyguard and his driver were killed in the assault. Londono remains in a Bogota hospital in stable condition.
In addition to the deaths, around 40 people were injured in the attack. Continue reading
