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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…
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Volcanic eruption in the Philippines, 5 people died
Mayon, located in Albay Province, is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. It erupted abruptly when about 20 people were climbing to its top.
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Explain why the lake is red like blood
Lake Natron is a saltwater lake located in northern Tanzania, northeast of Ngorongoro crater and near the Kenyan border. Nestled among volcanoes, Lake Natron is located…
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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…
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Effect of volcanic eruption phenomenon
A recent study has shown that volcanic eruptions may help reduce the effects of global warming.
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Indonesia: People have to evacuate because of volcanic activity
Local officials in the Indonesian province of West Java on March 6 said the Tangkuban Perahu volcano began to operate, leaving about 1,500 people living along the slopes…
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Super volcanoes capable of causing apocalypse are forming
American geologists found a super volcano is forming near New Zealand and it is capable of causing extensive extinction if erupted.
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The warming earth will wake up the volcano
When the volcano erupts, the impact on the climate is huge, one of the risks is that the amount of sulfur dioxide gas sprayed on the stratosphere increases.
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The Ecuadorian government raised the warning of active volcanoes
The Ecuadorian government on December 16 raised the alert level from
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The volcano woke up after 36 years
Plosky Tolbachik volcano, 3,085m high, located on Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, has been operating again after 36 years. Smoke and ash fly up can affect flights.
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Hawaii: A series of 'lava' hot lava flows into the ocean
A volcano on the largest island in Hawaii sprayed lava streams into the ocean, creating a beautiful scene.
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Use volcanoes to produce electricity
Experts say that volcanic heat in Ireland can generate enough electricity for British people to use for a decade.
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'Mountain of destruction' is about to erupt
Scientists warn of Ruapehu, a volcano in New Zealand and have appeared in cinematic movies
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Tongariro volcanic ash spray 2km high
The volcano in New Zealand was used as a backstage for the Lord of the Rings movie today (November 21), which had a massive explosion, firing up a 2-kilometer column of…
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The volcano erupted violently in Guatemala, tens of thousands of people evacuated
The Guatemalan authorities have issued the highest level of alert, level