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Images showed an eruption visible for miles around, with a cloud of ash climbing in a large vertical column with a mushroom-shaped top. (Photo: AP)

Indonesia rocked by Mount Soputan eruption after devastating quake

The state disaster agency warned people to stay at least four kilometres away but said there was no need to evacuate for...

3 Oct 2018 1:33 PM IST

Volcanic ashes cover the slopes of a ski resort in Kusatsu, Gunma prefecture, central Japan, after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted. (Photo: AP)

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At least 16 injured in volcanic eruption at ski resort in Japan

Nine civilians were injured by volcanic rocks, while seven people six soldiers and one civilian skier were hit by an...

23 Jan 2018 4:13 PM IST

The eruptions have shrouded nearby villages in darkness and sent lava, rocks and debris cascading down Mayons slopes toward the no-entry danger zone.(Photo: AP)

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Philippines' most active volcano' Mount Mayon erupts massively

An explosive eruption on Monday was the most powerful since the volcano started acting up more than a week ago.

23 Jan 2018 2:26 PM IST

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)

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New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search...

Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as 'critical' and fighting...

16 Dec 2019 10:14 AM IST

The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)

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Growing sense of desperation': New Zealand volcano death toll rises to...

The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving...

12 Dec 2019 1:01 PM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

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Criminal probe to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,'...

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM IST

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No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock...

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM IST

The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity. (Photo: Pixabay-for representational purpose only)

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Volcano in Bali erupts, briefly disrupting flights

The national disaster agency said the eruption lasted 4 minutes and 30 seconds and spread lava and incandescent rocks.

25 May 2019 1:39 PM IST

Mount Asama, some 140 kilometres (90 miles) northwest of the Japanese capital, exploded overnight and prompted the national meteorological agency to raise its alert level to three out of five, meaning people should avoid the crater. (Photo: AFP)

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Volcano near Tokyo erupts for first time in 4 years

Mount Asama last erupted in June 2015. There were no injuries in the small eruption.

8 Aug 2019 11:17 AM IST

Mount Semeru releases volcanic materials during an eruption as seen from Lumajang district, East Java province, Indonesia, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

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Indonesia volcano erupts again, hampering rescue operations

Ash from Semeru travelled up to four kilometres away after the Saturday eruption, Indonesia's geological agency reported

6 Dec 2021 12:31 PM IST

$Ash and volcanic smog, or so-called vog, rose up to 12,000 feet (3,657 meters) above Kilaueas crater and floated southwest, covering cars on Highway 11 with gray dust and sparking an \unhealthy air\ advisory in the community of Pahala, 18 miles (29 km) from the summit. (Photo: AP)$ World

Ash cloud from Hawaii volcano sparks red alert for aviation

An aviation red alert means a volcanic eruption is under way that could affect aviation by spewing ash into air routes.

16 May 2018 11:03 AM IST

n this photo provided by Tulsi Gabbard, who is on active duty Hawaii National Guard deployment, ash from the Puu Oo vent on Kilauea volcano rises into the air, near Pahoa, Hawaii. (Photo: AP)

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Hawaii's erupting volcano spews lava 200 feet into the air, destroys...

Some of the more than 1,700 people who evacuated prepared for the possibility they may not return for quite some time.

7 May 2018 9:21 AM IST