Iceland declares state of emergency while preparing for volcanic eruption

Amid fears of a potentially deadly volcanic eruption, Iceland has declared a state of emergency and has evacuated thousands of people from the fishing village of Grindavik, Sky News reports.

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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts, 2,000 Flee

Some 2,000 people were rushed to safety after Indonesia’s feared Mount Semeru volcano erupted Sunday, spewing a cloud of ash 15 kilometers (49,000 feet) into the sky, authorities said.

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Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, starts to erupt for first time in nearly four decades

The world’s largest active volcano, Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said Monday.

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Iceland: Volcano erupts near key Keflavik airport

Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall mountain near Keflavik airport is erupting again, the government confirmed on Wednesday.

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Japanese volcano Sakurajima erupts triggering alert level 5

A volcano on Japan’s western major island of Kyushu has erupted with the alert level raised to 5 – the highest.

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Tonga Hit By “Unprecedented” Volcano Disaster; Several Killed, Says Government

Tonga says it has been hit by an “unprecedented disaster,” with the government confirming at least three deaths following an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

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