The Day Colombia's Sky Turned Black: The 1985 Nevado del Ruiz Eruption

In November 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted, sending a lahar down the Lagunillas River that buried the town of Armero under meters of mud. Over 23,000 people died in a disaster that was both natural and man-made. This episode tells the story of the eruption, the ignored warnings from volcanologists, the heroism of survivors like Omayra Sánchez, and how the tragedy transformed disaster preparedness in Colombia. We explore the science of lahars, the political failures that led to the catastrophe, and the town's memory as a cemetery and symbol of resilience. Join us for a deep, humane look at one of the deadliest volcanic events in history, and what it teaches us about risk, memory, and the human cost of institutional neglect.

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