Villarrica, Chile.
A frequently erupting stratovolcano in central Chile.
Most eruptions have a VEI magnitude of 2 or less.
Mudflows generated by melted snow have led to fatalities on
four occasions in the last century.
Stamps illustrated below were airmail issue of 1934-5
Stamp illustrated below was issued in 1938
The next stamp was issued in 1947
Courtesy of Lisa Heiman
Next stamp was issued in 1954.
The volcano is the snow-capped peak in the following postcard.
(courtesy of Vic Horadam)
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