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“volcanic eruption”

Science & Environment
Forged by fire: Volcanoes in Victoria

There are hundreds of dormant volcanoes and other geological features smattered across Victoria's Western District.
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The world's 10 most devastating volcanic eruptions

Volcanic eruptions make up a fifth of all natural disasters. Here are 10 of the most devastating eruptions in recent human history.
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Japan volcano Ontake an extremely rare eruption

The eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan was sudden, even for volcanoes, with no prior warning signs
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Indonesian volcano forces 200,000 to flee

A violent volcanic eruption raining ash and rocks is threatening thousands.
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Video: shockwave from PNG volcano captured

An Australian couple filmed a volcanic eruption, including the sonic shockwave from the blast
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Gallery: Japan's Mt Ontake volcano erupts

Mount Ontake volcano, Japan's second highest peak and a popular hiking spot, suddenly erupted in 27 September 2014, catching off-guard more than 200 hikers, and killing more than 30
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Gallery: Iceland's volcanic eruptions

Australian geographer Deanne Bird warns that a second volcano could erupt in Iceland.