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Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii after series of earthquakes

The same volcano destroyed more than 700 homes following a devastating eruption in 2018.

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In this handout photo provided by the US Geological Survey, a column of robust, reddish-brown ash plume occurred after a magnitude 6.9 South Flank following the eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on May 4, 2018 in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii.

'Potential to erupt': Warning as NZ volcano shows signs of volatility

'Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano and has the potential to erupt with little or no warning.'

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The crater lake of Mount Ruapehu. File image.

'Precious time': White Island volcano survivor shares final photos of her family

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An Australian woman who survived White Island has marked one year since she and her family were on the cruise ship.

Volcano blasts predictable: NZ scientists

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Eruptions such as the one on New Zealand volcano Whakaari might be predictable, two scientists say.

Poignant photo by NZ volcano survivor 'such a big deal'

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Stephanie Browitt's hands.

Maps reveal lost underwater continent that connected Australia and New Zealand

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GNS Science, a New Zealand research institute, published two new maps and an interactive website on Monday.