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Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Kills 10
At least six people died after a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times overnight, officials said Monday, raising the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.
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Worst Volcanic Activity In 50 Years In Iceland After Major Volcano Eruption
A volcanic eruption has begun again on a peninsula adjacent to Iceland's capital Reykjavik, the sixth time lava has emerged in the area in the space of a year. The Lava burst to the surface at 9:26 p.m. local time on Thursday.
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Philippine Volcano Erupts, Spewing Plumes 5,000 Metres High
A volcano in central Philippines erupted on Monday, spewing plumes of up to 5,000 metres (16,404.2 feet) high, the country's seismology agency said.
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts Again, Sends Ash Tower 5 km Into Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest last week.
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Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Sends Ash Cloud 1.5 km Into The Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Wednesday and spewed an ash tower almost a mile into the sky, prompting officials to raise an alert level to the second-highest and warn people to keep away.
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Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Evacuated Over Tsunami Threat
Indonesia's remote Mount Ruang volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, authorities said, issuing the highest level of alert and ordering thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea.
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11 Hikers Killed As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Search On For 12 Others
At least 11 hikers have been found dead after a volcano erupted in western Indonesia, a local rescue official.
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Iceland Prepares For Volcanic Eruption, Plans To Shield Geothermal Plant
Icelandic authorities were on Tuesday preparing to build defence walls around a geothermal power plant in the southwestern part of the country that they hope will protect it from lava flows amid concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption.
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"Orange Like The Sun": Tourists Rush To Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption
The eruptive faults reached a total size of around 900 metres overnight, compared with 200 to 300 metres initially, according to the latest update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) Tuesday.
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Over 1,600 Earthquakes Recorded Around Iceland's Capital Yesterday
Some 1,600 tremors have been recorded in the area around Iceland's capital Reykjavik, signalling that a volcanic eruption could be imminent, the country's weather office said Wednesday.
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Thousands Evacuated In Philippines As Volcano Spews Ash, Rocks
Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centres as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater.
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Phillipines Issues Alert As Mount Mayon Volcano Spews Ash
Philippine scientists said that a "hazardous eruption" of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes.
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Pictures Of Underwater Volcano Erupting In Vanuatu Go Viral
The department shared pictures of the eruption and a map with a 10-kilometer "risk zone" surrounding the submerged volcano.
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Chile On Alert As Active Villarrica Volcano Rumbles, Spits Fire
Chile's snow-capped Villarrica volcano has been shaken by earthquakes and is belching fire, placing authorities on alert for a possible eruption in a picturesque area beloved by tourists.
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Watch: Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Thousands On Alert
Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an eight-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.
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Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Kills 10
At least six people died after a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times overnight, officials said Monday, raising the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.
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Worst Volcanic Activity In 50 Years In Iceland After Major Volcano Eruption
A volcanic eruption has begun again on a peninsula adjacent to Iceland's capital Reykjavik, the sixth time lava has emerged in the area in the space of a year. The Lava burst to the surface at 9:26 p.m. local time on Thursday.
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Philippine Volcano Erupts, Spewing Plumes 5,000 Metres High
A volcano in central Philippines erupted on Monday, spewing plumes of up to 5,000 metres (16,404.2 feet) high, the country's seismology agency said.
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts Again, Sends Ash Tower 5 km Into Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest last week.
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Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Sends Ash Cloud 1.5 km Into The Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Wednesday and spewed an ash tower almost a mile into the sky, prompting officials to raise an alert level to the second-highest and warn people to keep away.
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Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Evacuated Over Tsunami Threat
Indonesia's remote Mount Ruang volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, authorities said, issuing the highest level of alert and ordering thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea.
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11 Hikers Killed As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Search On For 12 Others
At least 11 hikers have been found dead after a volcano erupted in western Indonesia, a local rescue official.
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Iceland Prepares For Volcanic Eruption, Plans To Shield Geothermal Plant
Icelandic authorities were on Tuesday preparing to build defence walls around a geothermal power plant in the southwestern part of the country that they hope will protect it from lava flows amid concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption.
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"Orange Like The Sun": Tourists Rush To Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption
The eruptive faults reached a total size of around 900 metres overnight, compared with 200 to 300 metres initially, according to the latest update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) Tuesday.
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Over 1,600 Earthquakes Recorded Around Iceland's Capital Yesterday
Some 1,600 tremors have been recorded in the area around Iceland's capital Reykjavik, signalling that a volcanic eruption could be imminent, the country's weather office said Wednesday.
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Thousands Evacuated In Philippines As Volcano Spews Ash, Rocks
Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centres as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater.
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Phillipines Issues Alert As Mount Mayon Volcano Spews Ash
Philippine scientists said that a "hazardous eruption" of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes.
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Pictures Of Underwater Volcano Erupting In Vanuatu Go Viral
The department shared pictures of the eruption and a map with a 10-kilometer "risk zone" surrounding the submerged volcano.
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Chile On Alert As Active Villarrica Volcano Rumbles, Spits Fire
Chile's snow-capped Villarrica volcano has been shaken by earthquakes and is belching fire, placing authorities on alert for a possible eruption in a picturesque area beloved by tourists.
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Watch: Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Thousands On Alert
Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an eight-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.
