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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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looking at Iceland! Mother Earth is not happy with us 
but, yikes. Especially the pic of the volcanic ash covering the car. Nasty stuff, that. 
