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Aug. 23, 2024, 8:08 AM ET (Voice of America)
Volcano in Iceland erupts for sixth time since December
Aug. 22, 2024, 6:39 PM ET (The Telegraph)
Volcano erupts in Iceland and triggers evacuations
Aug. 18, 2024, 6:30 AM ET (The Hill)
Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0 magnitude earthquake
volcano, vent in the crust of Earth or another planet or satellite, from which issue eruptions of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases. A volcanic eruption is an awesome display of Earth’s power. Yet, while eruptions are spectacular to watch, they can cause disastrous loss of life and property, especially in densely populated regions of the world. Sometimes beginning with an accumulation of gas-rich magma (molten underground rock) in reservoirs near Earth’s surface, they can be preceded by emissions of steam and gas from small vents in the ground. Swarms of small earthquakes, which may be caused by ...(100 of 12070 words)