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Ecuador: Volcano: 2008/08/19 Country Information on DRR

Period 2008/08/19
Country or District Ecuador
Event Type Volcano
Outline A volcanic eruption in Ecuador's Andes mountains destroyed three villages, killed at least one man and left more than 60 others missing, the mayor of a village on the volcano's slope said Thursday.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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OCHA Situation Report No.6
According to official figures, 5 persons have been reported dead and 13 injured. A still undefined number of persons ranging between 40 and 60 are reported as missing.

National Geographic News 2006/08/17
At least 1 person is dead and 60 others are missing after Ecuador\'s Tungurahua volcano spewed molten rock onto three villages last night.

BBC News 2006/08/18
A volcano has erupted in Ecuador on 16 August 2006. A local mayor said one person had been killed and another 60 people were believed to be missing.