Icelanders told to brace for potential volcanic eruption

Icelanders told to brace for potential volcanic eruption

Iceland’s Met Office said a volcanic area close to the capital Reykjavik was expected to release lava slowly over the next few weeks.

  • byRagnhildur Sigurdardottir

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Footage of Mt Etna errupting
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Footage of Mt Etna errupting

Mobile phone footage shows Mt Etna,an active volcano,spewing smoke and lava.

Mount Etna eruption sends plumes of lava and ash into the sky

Mount Etna eruption sends plumes of lava and ash into the sky

Europe’s most active volcano has roared back into spectacular volcanic action.

Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava and gases in new eruption

Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava and gases in new eruption

It was Mount Merapi’s biggest lava flow since authorities raised its danger level in November,officials said.

  • bySlamet Riyadi
Volcano on Indonesia's Java island spews hot clouds

Volcano on Indonesia's Java island spews hot clouds

The volcano's hot clouds came just days after an earthquake killed dozens on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.

Volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island before earthquake

Volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island before earthquake

Lava fountains were reportedly shooting about 50 metres into the sky and feeding a growing lava lake within the crater that used to hold water.

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Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii

Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii

The remains of the two victims were discovered lying next to each other on their backs,under a layer of gray ash at least 2 metres deep.

  • byFrances D'Emilio
Indonesia's Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash

Indonesia's Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash

Villagers have been advised to stay five kilometres from the crater’s mouth and be aware of the peril of lava.

  • byBinsar Bakkara
Indonesia volcano spews huge ash cloud in second eruption in three days

Indonesia volcano spews huge ash cloud in second eruption in three days

The eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra comes after more than a year of inactivity and was the second since Saturday.

  • byAngie Teo
Indonesian volcano spews ash in eruption

Indonesian volcano spews ash in eruption

The massive column of ash and hot gas was as high as six kilometres into the sky.

The dog that flew planes:overlooked museum treasures shine online

The dog that flew planes:overlooked museum treasures shine online

With the doors closed at museums,some overlooked gems found the spotlight online:including a police dog that'flew'its own plane.

  • byKerrie O'Brien