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Scientists discover mass extinction event that heralded dawn of the dinosaurs
Geologists and palaeontologists generally agree on a roster of five mass extinction events, but now it may become six.
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Why White Island erupted and why there was no warning
Eight people have been confirmed dead, dozens remain in hospital with injuries and nine are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand.
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Forged by fire: Volcanoes in Victoria
There are hundreds of dormant volcanoes and other geological features smattered across Victoria’s Western District.
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The world’s 10 most devastating volcanic eruptions
Volcanic eruptions make up a fifth of all natural disasters. Here are 10 of the most devastating eruptions in recent human history.
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Gallery: Japan’s Mt Ontake volcano erupts
Mount Ontake volcano, Japan’s second highest peak and a popular hiking spot, suddenly erupted in 27 September 2014, catching off-guard more than 200 hikers, and killing more than 30
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Japan volcano Ontake an extremely rare eruption
The eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan was sudden, even for volcanoes, with no prior warning signs
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Video: shockwave from PNG volcano captured
An Australian couple filmed a volcanic eruption, including the sonic shockwave from the blast
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Indonesian volcano forces 200,000 to flee
A violent volcanic eruption raining ash and rocks is threatening thousands.
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Gallery: Iceland’s volcanic eruptions
Australian geographer Deanne Bird warns that a second volcano could erupt in Iceland.