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Jun 3, 2024, 5:45 PM
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Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has begun to erupt again, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Jun 3, 2024, 5:45 PM
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May 29, 2024, 5:33 PM
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Volcanic eruption in Iceland spews lava over 160 feet; famed Blue Lagoon evacuated
Grindavík sits roughly 30 miles south of Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik.May 29, 2024, 5:33 PM
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May 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Kilauea, active Hawaiian volcano, could erupt like a 'stomp-rocket toy,' new study suggests
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, could see more of the type of 'rocket toy'-like eruptions that contributed to the severe lava flow in 2018.May 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Mar 16, 2024, 8:25 PM
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Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December
A volcano on Iceland's southwestern coast erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, prompting an evacuation, officials said.Mar 16, 2024, 8:25 PM
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Feb 8, 2024, 2:57 AM
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Volcano erupts in Iceland for 3rd time in 2 months
A volcano began erupting in southwestern Iceland early Thursday, sending lava jets as high as 80 meters, the country’s weather office said.Feb 8, 2024, 2:57 AM
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Jan 14, 2024, 9:04 AM
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2nd volcanic fissure opens 'just outside' evacuated Icelandic town, Met office says
A volcano erupted north of Grindavik, Iceland, just before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, local officials said.Jan 14, 2024, 9:04 AM
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Dec 20, 2023, 1:27 PM
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Iceland volcano eruption triggers toxic air warning
A massive volcano eruption in Iceland has triggered a warning from government officials that toxic gas is venting from the volcano.Dec 20, 2023, 1:27 PM
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Dec 19, 2023, 4:28 PM
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Iceland volcano eruption, earthquakes weaken, but scientists warn of lurking danger
A volcano in Iceland has erupted, the country's meteorological office said late Monday local time.Dec 19, 2023, 4:28 PM
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Nov 20, 2023, 4:34 AM
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Iceland volcano eruption likelihood remains high, possibly within 'just days,' local Met Office says
More than 400 earthquakes rumbled southwestern Iceland before 5 a.m. on Monday, as magma continued to "slowly" move toward the surface, Icelandic officials said Monday.Nov 20, 2023, 4:34 AM
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Nov 15, 2023, 2:30 PM
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Volcanic eruption remains highly likely in Iceland amid 'constant' seismic activity, officials say
There remains a "significant likelihood" of a volcanic eruption in the coming days in southwestern Iceland, the country's meteorological office said.Nov 15, 2023, 2:30 PM
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Nov 13, 2023, 6:47 AM
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Iceland warns of 'significant likelihood' of volcanic eruption as earthquakes shake southwest
Officials declared a state of emergency and evacuated Grindavik, a seaside town.Nov 13, 2023, 6:47 AM
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Jul 15, 2023, 1:59 PM
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Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano closed due to health hazards from eruption
Iceland's Meteorological agency issued several advisories this week asking people to avoid the area due to the dangerously high levels of volcanic gases.Jul 15, 2023, 1:59 PM
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Jun 14, 2023, 1:53 PM
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Mayon volcano eruption wreaking havoc on Philippine island could last for months
Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines are facing long-term displacement as the Mayon volcano, the most active on the archipelago, continues to erupt.Jun 14, 2023, 1:53 PM
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Feb 8, 2023, 12:42 PM
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This is how heat from a volcano can be used to power an entire town
Volcanoes are proving to be a hot commodity in the global race to transform to renewable energyFeb 8, 2023, 12:42 PM
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Jan 5, 2023, 10:49 PM
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Kilauea volcano eruption resumes on Hawaii's Big Island, alert elevated from watch to warning
Last month, both Kilauea, one of the most active volcanos in the world, and Mauna Loa, the largest volcano in the world, ignited the landscape of Hawaii's Big Island.Jan 5, 2023, 10:49 PM
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Dec 8, 2022, 5:10 AM
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Hawaii's Big Island abuzz over simultaneous eruptions at Mauna Loa and Kilauea
The goddess of fire is alive and well on Hawaii's Big Island, where two of the most famous volcanoes in the world are erupting at the same time.Dec 8, 2022, 5:10 AM
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Dec 5, 2022, 3:22 PM
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Eruption of Mount Semeru, Indonesia's tallest volcano, prompts evacuations for thousands living downslope
Several villages surrounding Mount Semeru, Indonesia's tallest volcano, have been blanketed in ash and soot following its latest eruption.Dec 5, 2022, 3:22 PM
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Dec 1, 2022, 7:20 PM
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Yellowstone supervolcano has a lot more magma than previously thought: Scientists
At the Yellowstone supervolcano, the magma reservoir under the caldera at Yellowstone National Park holds a lot more melt than scientists previously thought.Dec 1, 2022, 7:20 PM
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Nov 30, 2022, 4:04 AM
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A recent history of volcanic eruptions and their impact, as Mauna Loa erupts
The Mauna Loa volcano erupted on Sunday, spewing ash and lava on Hawaii's Big Island, the first eruption from the world's largest active volcano in almost 40 years.Nov 30, 2022, 4:04 AM
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Nov 28, 2022, 7:45 PM
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Scientists observe 2 new lava flows on Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano
Ash and lava have begun spewing out of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island -- the largest active volcano in the world.Nov 28, 2022, 7:45 PM
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Nov 21, 2022, 10:25 AM
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Tongan volcano eruption 'largest ever recorded,' New Zealand scientists say
An underwater volcano that erupted on Jan. 15 in the Tongan archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean was the “largest ever recorded” with modern equipment.Nov 21, 2022, 10:25 AM
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Oct 28, 2022, 12:44 PM
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Mauna Loa volcano sets off warning signals in Hawaii
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, is sending signals that it might erupt as it is in a state of heightened unrest, according to Hawaii officials.Oct 28, 2022, 12:44 PM
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Aug 3, 2022, 4:30 PM
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Icelandic volcano erupts amid series of earthquakes
Icelandic volcano erupts amid series of earthquakes for the first time in a year.Aug 3, 2022, 4:30 PM
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Jul 24, 2022, 1:35 PM
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Eruption of Japan's Sakurajima volcano prompts evacuation orders for nearby residents
An eruption of the Sakurajima volcano in Japan has raised emergency alerts and prompted evacuations for residents nearby.Jul 24, 2022, 1:35 PM
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Jul 13, 2022, 3:02 PM
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US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after taking selfie
A U.S. tourist fell into Mount Vesuvius after taking a selfie.Jul 13, 2022, 3:02 PM
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Jun 3, 2022, 8:27 PM
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Sacred Hawaiian volcano is at center of centuries-old battle over Native lands
Culture and science are joining forces to preserve Maunakea.Jun 3, 2022, 8:27 PM
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Jan 21, 2022, 9:39 AM
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Photos capture devastation from Tonga volcano eruption
The government called the eruption an "unprecedented disaster."Jan 21, 2022, 9:39 AM
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Jan 19, 2022, 8:17 AM
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Tonga's undersea cable may take 'weeks' to repair after volcanic eruption
It may take weeks to repair an undersea fiber-optic cable connecting Tonga to the rest of the world, which was severed during a massive eruption of a submarine volcano.Jan 19, 2022, 8:17 AM
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Jan 18, 2022, 11:33 AM
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Tonga government releases 1st statement since volcanic blast, described huge mushroom plume
For the first time since a massive undersea volcano erupted and caused widespread damage, the government of Tonga released its first statement on Tuesday morning.Jan 18, 2022, 11:33 AM
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Sep 30, 2021, 1:32 PM
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Lava continues to flow out of Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano, one of the most active in the world
Lava is continuing to ooze out of the Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island a day after it began erupting.Sep 30, 2021, 1:32 PM
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Sep 21, 2021, 6:23 PM
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Officials worry volcanic lava could bring acid rain to Canary Islands
More than 7,000 people have been evacuated from the island of La Palma.Sep 21, 2021, 6:23 PM
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May 24, 2021, 8:27 AM
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Volcanic eruption in Democratic Republic of Congo leaves at least 15 dead along with trail of destruction
At least 15 people were killed after a volcano in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted on Saturday night for the first time in almost two decades.May 24, 2021, 8:27 AM
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Apr 11, 2021, 5:44 PM
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St. Vincent covered in ash as volcano activity continues
Much of St. Vincent remains covered in ash, following eruptions at the island's La Soufriere volcano.Apr 11, 2021, 5:44 PM
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Apr 9, 2021, 9:13 PM
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Volcanic eruption in Caribbean forces thousands of evacuations
The La Soufriere Volcano, located on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted Friday morning.Apr 9, 2021, 9:13 PM
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Dec 21, 2020, 4:26 AM
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Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island
Kilauea, an active shield volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted.Dec 21, 2020, 4:26 AM
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Jan 20, 2020, 11:41 AM
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Activity from Alaska volcano triggers aviation warnings after spewing ash, lava
Activity from one of Alaska's 80 volcanoes triggered aviation warnings after it began to spew ash and lava over the weekend.Jan 20, 2020, 11:41 AM
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Jan 13, 2020, 5:17 PM
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Ash streams, lava spews: Vivid images after Taal Volcano erupts in Philippines
Ash and smoke are continuing to spew from the main crater of the Taal Volcano in the Philippines.Jan 13, 2020, 5:17 PM
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Jan 13, 2020, 2:55 PM
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Wedding in the Philippines continues despite volcano eruption
A couple shared some unbelievable photos on their wedding day when a volcano in the Philippines erupted.Jan 13, 2020, 2:55 PM
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Jan 12, 2020, 11:59 AM
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Philippine officials warn of 'volcanic tsunami' following eruption near Manila
Officials in the Philippines have warned residents of a possible "volcanic tsunami" following the eruption of a small volcano near the capital of Manila.Jan 12, 2020, 11:59 AM
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Dec 24, 2019, 11:07 AM
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New Zealand volcano eruption: Police end search for 2 still missing
Despite searches from the shoreline and the air, no remains have been recovered.Dec 24, 2019, 11:07 AM
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