The Eruption of Nevado Del Ruiz in Columbia in 1985

question 32

True/False

The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Columbia in 1985 dropped hot pyroclastic debris onto glaciers,resulting in lahars.

---

Definitions:

Staphylococci

A genus of gram-positive bacteria, known for forming clusters like grapes, some species of which can cause a range of infections.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus.

Abscesses

Localized collections of pus that may occur in any tissues of the body due to infection.

Food Poisoning

Illness caused by consuming contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food, characterized by symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.