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Mouse Wizard
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That’s just scientists saying stuff. And we all know we shouldn’t trust scientists: they’re just in it for the grant money.

It’s not like anything bad ever happens.

On November 14th, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted in Colombia, killing over 20,000 as nearby towns were buried in mud, ice and lava. Scientists studying the volcano believed an eruption was imminent and had recommended an evacuation of the area which was largely ignored, resulting in the high number of casualties.

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