Galeras usually gives enough warning that the Colombian government can affectively warn and evacuate the closest towns. This volcano also erupted in April 2002 with no injuries reported. The most recent eruption to cause injuries was a 1993 eruption that reportedly killed 9 people, including 5 scientists from around the wolrd who had descended into the crater to sample gases.
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