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The text is a transcript of a video documentary about the Armero tragedy, a natural disaster that occurred in Colombia in 1985 when the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted and caused a massive mudslide that buried the town of Armero, killing more than 20,000 people. The video shows the history, the aftermath and the mysteries of the event, as well as the testimonies of some survivors and witnesses. The video also reflects on the lessons learned from the tragedy, such as the importance of respecting nature, being informed, and taking preventive measures. The video ends with a call to travel and appreciate the beauty and diversity of nature.
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- The text is about the Armero tragedy, a volcanic eruption that destroyed a town in Colombia in 1985.
- The text mentions some of the causes, consequences and mysteries of the tragedy, as well as some personal testimonies from survivors and witnesses.
- The text also reflects on the lessons learned from the tragedy and the importance of respecting nature and being informed.
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1. The Armero tragedy occurred on November 13, 1985, when the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted and caused a massive mudslide that buried the town of Armero, killing more than 20,000 people.
2. The town of Armero was located in the department of Tolima and was considered one of the most prosperous and important towns of the time, with a rich agriculture, commerce and culture.
3. The volcano had been showing signs of activity for months, but the government and the population did not take them seriously or evacuate the area, despite the warnings from experts and scientists.
4. The mudslide reached Armero around 11:30 pm, when most people were asleep or celebrating a birthday party. It destroyed almost everything in its path, leaving only a few buildings standing and trapping many people under the debris.
5. One of the most iconic images of the tragedy was Omaira Sánchez, a 13-year-old girl who was stuck in the mud for three days and died despite the efforts of rescuers and journalists to save her.
6. After the tragedy, Pope John Paul II visited Armero and declared it holy land. He also sprinkled holy water over the area from a helicopter.
7. There are some legends and mysteries surrounding the tragedy, such as the curse of a priest who was killed by a mob before the eruption, or the looting of tombs and bones from the cemetery for witchcraft purposes.
8. The text also mentions another town called San Lorenzo that was destroyed by a similar eruption in 1845, but was forgotten by history.
9. The survivors of Armero relocated to a new town called Guayabal de Armero, where they tried to rebuild their lives and keep their memories alive.
10. The text ends with a call to action to respect nature, be informed, travel and learn from history to prevent such tragedies from happening again.