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Geotimes
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American Family Physician
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Geotimes
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Ecuadorian Volcano Erupts, Kills 5 Tungurahua, one of Ecuador's "big three" volcanoes, once again ramped up its eruption, triggering emergency evacuations. At least five people were killed, many have been injured, and at least another 60 people are missing from villages that were destroyed by the eruption. |
Geotimes
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In Harm's Way: Population and Volcanic Risk Knowing the number of people potentially at risk from volcanic activity allows non-volcanologists and emergency managers to gauge the potential adverse impact of volcanic unrest and plan accordingly. |
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May 2004
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Today's Volcano Risks Active volcanoes pose a threat to commercial aircraft, engendering course diversions around potential danger spots. |
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October 2004 |
Geophenomena An Ashen Threat to Aviation Safety... Volcano Refuge Ends... |
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November 2007
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Yellowstone and Heise: Supervolcanoes That Lighten Up Beneath Yellowstone, and driving many of its beloved features such as the geyser Old Faithful, lies a churning chamber of magma that has erupted before and may erupt again. |
