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Sunday May 11

Thousands evacuate after Chile volcano Chaiten erupts

“There could be a major explosion that could collapse the volcano's cone”

Chile's long-dormant Chaiten volcano spewed clouds of gray smoke, hot rocks and toxic gas on Tuesday, forcing authorities to order the complete evacuation of two nearby towns, media reports said. via Xinhuanet

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