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Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon
World
March 17, 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon
CNN — Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon and the nearby town of Grindavik were evacuated on Saturday following a volcanic eruption…
11 climbers killed, 12 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption
World
December 4, 2023
11 climbers killed, 12 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption
Jakarta, Indonesia CNN — Eleven climbers have died and another dozen are missing in Indonesia following the eruption of a…
As Iceland braces for a potential volcanic eruption, what is likely to happen and what are the risks?
World
November 14, 2023
As Iceland braces for a potential volcanic eruption, what is likely to happen and what are the risks?
CNN — Iceland has declared a state of emergency and more than 3,000 residents have been urged to evacuate the…
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984
World
November 29, 2022
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984
CNN — The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa on Hawaii, is erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years. Though lava…
Tonga’s virus outbreak growing rapidly; omicron confirmed
World
February 10, 2022
Tonga’s virus outbreak growing rapidly; omicron confirmed
BANGKOK (AP) — Coronavirus cases continue to rise rapidly in Tonga, and tests have confirmed that the particularly contagious omicron…
Tourists head to Spanish island of La Palma to see erupting volcano
World
October 30, 2021
Tourists head to Spanish island of La Palma to see erupting volcano
LA PALMA, Spain, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Olga Reinoso took advantage of the All Saints Day public holiday to see…
Ecuador’s Sangay volcano erupts, spews ash 8 kilometers
World
March 12, 2021
Ecuador’s Sangay volcano erupts, spews ash 8 kilometers
Ecuador’s Sangay volcano erupted on Thursday, spewing clouds of ash as high as 8,500 meters (about 28, 890 feet) into…
Mt Etna’s latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
World
February 24, 2021
Mt Etna’s latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
ROME (AP) — Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts…
Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park
World
December 22, 2020
Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, draws crowds to park
HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island roared back to life Sunday night as lava went shooting into…
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
World
January 15, 2020
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
Philippine authorities were struggling Wednesday to keep thousands of evacuees from returning to homes in areas threatened by a feared…