1994 Eruption

Although the eruption was violent and completely destroyed the town, but luckily cause only five deaths, due to accurate prediction and evacuation. Later mudslides of ash, triggered by torrential rainfall that caused fatalities.

These photographs were taken by Peter Leggett of the Kula Lodge and show the deadly dramatic beauty of this eruption.

 

 

 

 

 

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