Java Volcano Grows More Violent
The eruption of Indonesia's Mount Merapi grew more violent today, sending toxic gas clouds and burning rocks down its scorched flanks and threatening villagers below who refused to leave. Surges of clouds containing volcanic gas, rock fragments and other debris tumbled up to 2.5 miles down the western slopes of Merapi, or "fire mountain", almost hourly.| Comments on article "Java Volcano Grows More Violent " | |||||||||
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