Family reunification through dna analysis of survivors of the greatest natural disaster in colombia in armero-tolima (1985)

On November 13, 1985 at 9:20 p.m., the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted (A Glacier Snowy Volcano 17457 fts above sea level). The lahar, melting ice and landslide devastated the town of Armero located 45 kilometers away in a matter of minutes, in the Tolima department of Colombia,. More than 25,000 people died or were reported missing. This tragedy is the largest natural disaster to date in Colombia. The Armando Armero Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that brings together survivors of this tragedy.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research