Volcanic Eruption
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New Tonga photos reveal widespread devastation from volcano, tsunamiThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted with a blast heard 2,300 kilometres away in New Zealand and sent tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean.WorldJan 20, 2022
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Tsunami advisory rescinded for B.C. coast after Tonga volcano eruptionThe National Tsunami Warning Center says four zones are affected by the advisory, which was issued Saturday morning.EnvironmentJan 15, 2022
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La Soufriere volcano threatens thousands with ‘huge explosion’ in St. VincentA massive explosion burst through the La Soufrière volcano on Monday, sending a huge cloud of smoke into the air over St. Vincent.TrendingApr 12, 2021
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St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano blows in ‘explosive eruption’St. Vincent and the Grenadines ordered evacuations for thousands of people and issued a disaster alert ahead of the eruption.TrendingApr 9, 2021
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Thousands flee as volcano trembles, spews lava into the sky near ManilaA volcano near the Philippine capital spewed lava into the sky and trembled constantly Tuesday, possibly portending a bigger and more dangerous eruption, as tens of thousands of people fled villages darkened and blanketed by heavy ash.WorldJan 14, 2020
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Italy’s Mount Etna eruption triggered a 4.8 earthquake and injured at least 10Italy's Civil Protection officials said the quake, which struck at 3:19 a.m., was part of a swarm of some 1,000 tremors, most of them barely perceptible, linked to Etna's volcanic eruption this week.WorldDec 26, 2018
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Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warningAgency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said 222 deaths had been confirmed and at least 843 people were injured. Rescue workers were still trying to access other affected areas.WorldDec 23, 2018
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Hawaii’s volcano eruption hit tourism hard. Some say a lava-viewing site could help revive itPressures are mounting from merchants, tour guides and others on the island, where tourism has dropped since Kilauea began erupting in a residential neighborhood and burning down homes in May.EnvironmentJul 19, 2018
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Alaska volcano could erupt and disrupt air traffic, scientists warnA “nuisance” volcano on a remote Alaska Aleutian island is showing signs of a potentially disruptive explosion in the coming days that could disrupt air traffic, scientists said.EnvironmentJun 27, 2018
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Guatemalans bury dead after volcano eruption leaves 109 dead, 200 missingStunned Guatemalans near the Fuego volcano buried relatives and friends killed in its most violent eruption in four decades.EnvironmentJun 8, 2018
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