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Colombia Mud Volcano Erupts, Prompting Evacuations and Damage

2/27/2026

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A mud volcano erupted in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, prompting evacuations in San Juan de Urabá.
No injuries were reported, but a road to the Siete Vueltas district was damaged.
The eruption occurred near a municipal water treatment plant and nearby residences.
Emergency teams are assessing the site.
Colombia has numerous mud volcanoes, especially along the Caribbean coast, and also hosts active magmatic volcanoes.

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A mud volcano erupted in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, prompting evacuations in San Juan de Urabá.
No injuries were reported, but a road to the Siete Vueltas district was damaged.
The eruption occurred near a municipal water treatment plant and nearby residences.
Emergency teams are assessing the site.
Colombia has numerous mud volcanoes, especially along the Caribbean coast, and also hosts active magmatic volcanoes.