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Volcanic Eruption Closes Indonesian Airports, Strands Thousands

Nov 04, 2015 03:28 PM EST

Indonesia has closed three airports, including the main airport in Bali, after Mount Rinjani erupted in volcanic activity, cancelling nearly 700 flights and stranding some 6,000 travelers.

Ocean Acidification to Blame for the Earth's Worst Mass Extinction

Marco Foronda |

Apr 10, 2015 04:17 AM EDT

It caused up to 96 percent of all marine species and 70 percent of terrestrial vertebrate species to become extinct.

Thousands Evacuate As Chile Volcano Erupts; Massive Mudslides Feared

Geann Pineda |

Mar 03, 2015 09:55 PM EST

Thousands have evacuated their homes as Southern Chile’s Villarrica volcano spewed ash and lava fountain into the night sky.

Monstrous Volcanic Eruptions Helped Kill-off the Dinosaurs

Marco Foronda |

Dec 12, 2014 08:05 AM EST

What really killed the dinosaurs?

Philippine Volcano Spews Lava, Forces Thousands To Evacuate

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 16, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

Thousands of residents living at the foot of Philippines' most active volcano were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday after local seismology authorities issued warning of hazardous eruption "within weeks."