Tag: Volcanic Eruption

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373 dead in Indonesia amid fear of more tsunamis

Jakarta:The death toll in a devastating tsunami that hit the coast of Indonesia after a volcanic eruption reached 373 on Monday, as rescuers continued digging through the rubble with bare hands and heavy machinery to find survivors amid warnings of more deadly waves in the coming days. At least 128 people were still missing and […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Fears of new Indonesia tsunami as Anak Krakatau volcano seethes

Jakarta: Coastal residents near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it could trigger a new tsunami. On Saturday, giant waves crashed into coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java, killing at least 222 people and injuring 843. It is thought that volcanic activity set off […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Over 600 homes destroyed by Hawaii volcano eruption

Honolulu: More than 600 homes have been destroyed by the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii in more than a month since lava began flowing, confirmed a top official. Hawaii county Mayor Harry Kim on Thursday said the homes were destroyed in three days at Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots in Pahoa, including the Mayor’s own […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Volcanic eruption not behind Neanderthals' disappearance

Washington: While dismissing volcanic eruption as causing the disappearance of the Neanderthals, a new study shows that our ancestors were competent enough to deal with climate change. The Neanderthals disappeared between 35,000-41,000 years ago and the causes of their extinction are still a mystery. About 40,000 years ago, the Campanian Ignimbrite super-eruption in present-day Italy […]

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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