Volcanoes & Eruptions

Volcanoes & Eruptions

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Travellers warned over popular Bali tourist spot

Tourists have been warned to ‘limit activities’ in the region.

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People warned to limit activities around Mount Agung.

Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia rocked by volcano eruption

Authorities have halted a search for a dozen more hikers.

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Authorities have barred people from carrying out activities close to Mount Marapi in Indonesia.

Watch: World’s largest active volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984

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In this aerial photo released by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Mauna Loa volcano is seen erupting from vents on the Northeast Rift Zone on the Big Island of Hawaii, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, began spewing ash and debris from its summit, prompting civil defense officials to warn residents on Monday to prepare in case the eruption causes lava to flow toward communities. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)

Shaken to the core: The real reason there were so many earthquakes this week

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On Monday an earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java, sparking a series of massive landslides which killed more than 270 people - with at least 40 more still missing under the mud, rubble and debris.

Alert level raised for volcano that caused largest eruption in the past 5000 years

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Lake Taupo is the crater of one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the last 5000 years.

Massive fine handed down to tourism operator after New Zealand volcano eruption

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Charges have been laid over the White Island disaster which left 22 dead.