Undersea volcano erupts in Tonga, South Pacific

An undersea volcano has erupted near Tonga in the South Pacific, shooting smoke, steam and ash straight up into the sky. Scientists are on their way to inspect the volcano, and no islanders have been affected at this...

Fire destroys landmark seafood business in Boston

Opinion-HumourBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA 7 alarm fire hit a historic Boston Landmark, the James  Hook company a Lobster supplier was devoured by fire earlier this morning. It may be suggested...

Thousands leave homes as Chile volcano erupts

A 3,280-foot volcano has unexpectedly erupted in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 5,000 people. Experts say the volcano hasn't been active in more than 9,500 years, and is leaving a dangerous layer of...

Mount Anak Krakatau eruptions attract foreign tourists

""Some 10 to 15 Australian and European tourists come here every day to observe the eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau," Iman Faisal (35), a tourist guide at Carita beach resort in Pandeglang, Banten, said here Saturday. He said many of the foreign tourists take pictures of the...

Erupting Indonesian volcano spewing hot lava

"Mount Soputan volcano, which lies in North Sulawesi province, likely was producing a small lava flow, but authorities were unable to spot it because the crater remained covered by clouds, Agus Budianto, chief of...

Police chief asks all parties to understand forced evacuation

"Thousands of people living in high danger zones around Mt Kelud in Ngancar, Kediri district, were evacuated since last Tuesday. The evacuation was initiated after the alert status of the 1,731-meter-high volcano...

Mount Etna Erupts Again

"MOUNT Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, has spewed out lava in its latest spectacular eruption.  Sparks lit the night sky and a small stream of lava was flowing down the volcano into an...

Global Warming as National Security

Perhaps framing climate change in terms of "national security" is the only way to make it sexy for those in the White House. However, Bush and Company seems to be running down the clock on this one: commission endless studies that will last through the end of W's term."The...

Mayon spewing lava and gas

"LEGAZPI, Philippines -- Fresh deposits of searing gas, rocks and ash have been found on the Philippines' restive Mayon volcano, and scientists warned Tuesday that more of the destructive flows are likely. Brief...

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