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Volcanoes

Although the exact number of volcanoes is unknown, you will find a host of information about volcanoes from all over the world right here. Volcano fields, dormant volcanoes, the most active volcano, and let's not forget the most deadly volcanic eruptions that have occured throughout history have all been written about. Most of which is covered in this section.

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Lessons from Pompeii: What to Do in Case of a Volcanic Eruption

Hidden by debris from Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and covered by centuries of layered soil, the city of Pompeii remained undiscovered until 1748.

Jan 4, 2012 – Mary Purpari

The Eruption Felt Around the World

Krakatoa had destroyed itself in 416 AD during an eruption only to build itself out of the ashes (and sea) to a devastating eruption in 1883.

Nov 6, 2011 – Kim Childers

Anniversary of Emergency Evacuation of Tristan da Cunha in 1961

October 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the evacuation of the 260 residents of the tiny island of Tristan da Cunha because of a volcanic eruption.

Oct 2, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

United States Volcano Facts Including Mt. Saint Helens & Kilauea

There are 169 volcanoes in the United States. Where are they located and what other volcano facts don't we know?

May 13, 2011 – Annette Phillips

Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Japan After 52 Years

Shinmoedake volcano in the Kirishima range in the Southern Japanese island of Kyushu erupted in January, 2011 after remaining quiet for 52 years.

Jan 28, 2011 – Olympia de Costa

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