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Lava swallowed people's homes in Hawaii
Environment

Lava swallowed people's homes in Hawaii

Many people in the village of Pahoa in Hawaii, USA, had to flee by volcanic lava flows, leaving homes that are the target of thieves.

December 16, 2018
The world's coolest volcano
Environment

The world's coolest volcano

Ol Doinyo Lengai, active volcano in Arusha, Tanzania, is located at an altitude of 2,890m, with lava eruptions with temperatures lower than half normal.

December 16, 2018
Pavlof volcano continued to erupt
Environment

Pavlof volcano continued to erupt

Alaska volcanic observatory said a cloud of ash, steam and gas continuously appeared from Pavlof crater. The cloud is about 6,000 meters above sea level and now moves to…

December 16, 2018
Strange light in the sky of Da Lat
Environment

Strange light in the sky of Da Lat

This is a natural optical phenomenon but rarely seen, because the sun's light shines through a high-level cloud, called Cirrostratus.

December 16, 2018
The world's most dangerous parking lot
Environment

The world's most dangerous parking lot

Reckless drivers park their cars right next to Eyjafjallajvkull volcano that is erupting molten lava to 1,200 degrees Celsius in Iceland, creating the world's most dange…

December 16, 2018