Volcano Eruption
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Ethiopian volcano erupts after lying dormant for 12,000 yearsLatest reports indicate that smoke from the volcano was heading towards China.WorldNov 24, 2025
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IN PHOTOS: Icelandic volcano erupts after weeks of activity, evacuationsImages and video showed molten rock spewing like fountains from fissures in the ground, their bright-yellow and orange colours set in sharp contrast against the dark night sky.WorldDec 18, 2023
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Russia volcano eruption blankets towns in ash, disrupts air trafficThe Shiveluch volcano, located on Russia's far east Kamchatka peninsula, erupted just after midnight and was still erupting nearly 15 hours later, scientists said.WorldApr 11, 2023
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Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, alert level raised to highestA volcano on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.WorldJul 24, 2022
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Lava from La Palma volcano forces 800 to evacuate nearby coastal townIt was the first mass exit since around 6,000 people were told to leave the immediate area in the hours after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Sept. 19.WorldOct 13, 2021
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La Palma volcano continues to erupt as officials lift lockdown orderAfter the volcano's cone partially collapsed on Saturday, a new river of lava streamed towards the sea, devouring banana and avocado plantations.WorldOct 12, 2021
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La Palma volcano prompts lockdown as lava destroys cement plantTorrents of molten rock have destroyed 1,186 buildings in the three weeks since the eruption, the Canary Islands Volcanic Institute said.WorldOct 11, 2021
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La Palma volcano continues to erupt as stay-home order lifted for residents"In response to the improvement in air quality measurements in the area, the lockdown in Tazacorte, El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane will be lifted," officials said.EnvironmentOct 2, 2021
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Lava from La Palma explosion flows into Atlantic OceanNo deaths or serious injuries have been reported from the island’s first eruption in 50 years, thanks to the prompt evacuations of over 6,000 people.EnvironmentSep 29, 2021
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Spain’s La Palma airport reopens, but all flights remain cancelled as volcano eruptsPeople used umbrellas to protect themselves from falling volcanic ash, while the airport's departures hall was quiet and boards showed only canceled flights.WorldSep 26, 2021
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