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Mount Etna Shoots Lava 1KM Up During Massive Eruption

Megi7 — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:16:45 +0000

Mount Etna in Italy erupted last week for the first time in 2 years. The eruption was so intense that it shot lava 1km straight up into the sky.

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Beautifully Ominous Photos Of The Volcano In Ecuador

Megi7 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:05:54 +0000

The Tungurahua volcano has been active since 1999, but in the past two days has become so violent that nearby villages are being evacuated.

Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano spews large clouds of gas and ash near Banos, Ecuador, August 19, 2012. Authorities are encouraging residents living near the volcano to evacuate due to increased activity of the volcano. The Tungurahua volcano has been in an active state since October 1999.

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Nyiragongo Crater

Megi7 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:00:47 +0000

Mount Nyiragongo is located inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main crater is about two km wide and usually contains a lava lake. Here are some amazing photos of this crater.

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