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Behold magma eruptions from Earth's core ushering lava rivers down Kilauea in Hawaii

Behold magma eruptions from Earth's core ushering lava rivers down Kilauea in Hawaii

Volcanic activity at Kilauea in Hawaii.
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    Learn about monitoring the Llaima volcano in Chile for signs of an impending eruption.
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    Learn about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried in volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 ce.
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