Long-dormant New Zealand volcano erupts
A New Zealand volcano suddenly erupted after lying dormant for more than a century, spewing an ash plume that disrupted flights and closed highways, officials said Tuesday.
A New Zealand volcano suddenly erupted after lying dormant for more than a century, spewing an ash plume that disrupted flights and closed highways, officials said Tuesday.
Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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