The Cabulco volcano

23 April 2015,
                          The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has erupted twice in the space of a few hours, having lain dormant for decades. Ash being sent several kilometres into the air. More than 4,000 people evacuated. Alejandro Verges, an emergency director for the region, said "Calbuco had not been under anyspecial form of observation".
Schools in the area have been shut and some flights cancelled. Traffic jams in the city and long queues at petrol stations.
The nearby town of Puerto Varas was also under a state of alert. Residents are said to be "very, very frightened".
"I had never seen this before" said one woman covered in ash.
Internal Minister Rodrigo Penailillo called on people affected to "remain calm and stay informed". Argentina has also put emergency measures in Bariloche, where ash clouds are expected.
Residents have been warned to stay indoors.