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Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts
The Philippines’ Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit.
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Something strange is happening beneath a volcano near 2 million people
Scientists have discovered evidence of two hidden magma sources beneath Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano, where satellite observations revealed mysterious ground movements suggesting magma is shifting deep underground. The findings could improve eruption forecasting for the active volcano, which sits near 2 million people and attracts tourists to its spectacular lava lake.
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Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloud
Mount Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupted on Saturday sending thick plumes of smoke and ash.
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Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila
Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater.
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Scientists stunned as volcano cloud starts destroying methane
The Hunga Tonga eruption may have triggered a surprising chemical reaction that destroyed some of the methane released into the atmosphere. Scientists say the discovery could reshape estimates of methane pollution and inspire new methods for slowing near-term global warming.