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Residents are evacuated after Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano spews ash and vapour into the sky.

03 July,2012 02:57 am

The Nevado del Ruiz volcano sends ash and vapour spewing into the sky, prompting Colombian officals to order preventative evacuations of local communities.On Sunday, President Juan Manuel Santos praised officials for their quick response.Our contingency plans have worked well, all early response units followed the protocols set in motion and the feedback has been very positive, President Santos said.The Nevado del Ruiz, rising over 17,000 feet above sea level, erupted in 1985, burying tens of thousands of people.