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Volcanoes: Nature's Way of Letting Off Steam

A slide show of eruptions and their impacts around the world

 
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Houses engulfed by lava and ash pushed into the street following an eruption of Heimaey Volcano on the Icelandic island of Vestmannaeyjar. Ash and lava continue to belch from the volcano behind.
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