Asia - Voice of America: Dormant 115 Years, New Zealand Volcano Unexpectedly Blows

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Dormant 115 Years, New Zealand Volcano Unexpectedly Blows Aug 7th 2012, 13:55 A volcano on New Zealand's North Island has erupted for the first time in over 115 years, creating a thick cloud of ash that disrupted regional travel and prompted nearby residents to stay indoors Tuesday. Inactive since 1897, Mount Tangariro erupted late Monday, sending a wall of ash over 6,000 meters into the sky and filling the air with a strong sulfur-like smell. The explosions startled residents but did not cause injuries or damage in the sparsely populated central North Island ... Media files: 23ACA6BA-2327-4637-8F1A-CB2E52E0A524_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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