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Will America be destroyed by volcanoes?
The world's largest super volcano under Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming state (USA) is operating very strong with a record speed since 2004 up to now.
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Volcanic eruption in Japan
While Japan is racing against the heavy consequences of the earthquake and tsunami, a volcano in the south works again.
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East Africa: The desert is at risk of turning into a sea
East Africa is at risk of being separated from Africa, with deserts that can turn into oceans due to earthquakes and volcanoes creating large fissures that cause seawate…
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Super volcanic eruption for the first time in 600,000 years threatens two-thirds of America
The super volcano located beneath Yellowstone National Park in Wyonming, USA is rising at a record rate since 2004, putting at risk a terrible eruption.
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In 2012 all volcanoes woke up at the same time?
Mankind does not seem to be reassured when it has not escaped the words of
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Death god threatens Nigeria
The Nigerian government is urgently building dams to prevent the possibility of a dangerous lake on Cameroon's crater breaking and releasing toxic gas.
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Volcanoes, tsunami Indonesia killed 182 people
Nature's rampant tsunami and volcanic eruptions in Indonesia have killed at least 182 people and 400 missing since yesterday.
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Two volcanoes erupted violently in Russia
Two volcanoes on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East have erupted violently, creating huge haze of dust ...
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Indonesian volcanoes can spray for several weeks
An Indonesian scientist predicts the volcanic activity of Merapi is like a marathon, meaning it will erupt in a few weeks before being silent.
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22 Indonesian volcanoes all shook
After the Merapi volcano erupted for the fourth time yesterday, Indonesian officials announced that another 21 volcanoes in the country are working smoldering with incre…
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Equipment for warning volcanic spray
Experts from Newcastle University, UK have developed a device that can withstand temperatures up to 900oC, can be released deep into the ground to help early warning vol…
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Indonesian volcano awakened after more than 400 years
A volcano in western Indonesia sprayed lava and ash into the early morning sun, leaving tens of thousands of people evacuated.
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Two volcanoes awakened in America
Two volcanoes in Guatemala and Ecuador erupted, killing two people, several thousand evacuating and many cities sinking in ash.
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Detection of asphalt volcanic eruptions
Volcanoes often spray lava, but recently US scientists found 7 volcanoes that used to spray asphalt under the Pacific Ocean.
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How does volcanic dust threaten aircraft?
Volcanic dust is a serious danger to the aviation industry because they hinder visibility and damage aircraft engines.