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Volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea
Source: BBC News
29 August 2014
A volcano in eastern Papua New Guinea has erupted, disrupting flights and spewing rocks and ash into the air.
Mount Tavurvur on New Britain island erupted early on Friday, forcing local communities to evacuate.
Officials said there have not been any reports of deaths or injuries so far.
Local residents of the island's Rabaul district were advised to remain indoors to avoid falling ash. Australia issued travel warnings against visiting the island....
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28978089
Wow. Great photo at link.
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theHandpuppet
Aug 2014
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Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)1. You are right, great photos. Wow. nt
cbayer
(146,218 posts)2. The photos are really amazing. I hope all are safe.
VA_Jill
(9,995 posts)3. And you were all
looking at Iceland! Mother Earth is not happy with us
love_katz
(2,584 posts)4. Exciting to look at from far away...
but, yikes. Especially the pic of the volcanic ash covering the car. Nasty stuff, that.