LOOK: Breathtaking photos, video of Calbuco volcano eruption in Chile

WATCH ABOVE: Time lapse footage of the Calbuco volcano eruption.

TORONTO – The Calbuco volcano erupted Wednesday for the first time in more than 40 years, sending a massive ash cloud over a mountainous area in southern Chile.

About 1,500 people were ordered to leave their homes in a nearby town as the National Mining and Geology Service issued a high alert, blocking access to areas around the volcano.

Here’s a look at some of the breathtaking images of the volcanic eruption.

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