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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Add Erupting Volcano to the Earthquake & Tsunami: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Japan. March 13 2011

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After 52 years, the Shinmoedake Volcano unleashes its second eruption of 2011.

On March 13th, 2011 in south-west Japan, the Shinmoedake volcano in the Kirishima range erupts after two weeks of no activity.

In January 2011, the Shinmoedake volcano erupted for the first time in 52 years - sending ash and rock flying for miles. Thousands were told to temporarily evacuate the area, but the volcano seemed to settle and there was only mild activity until the 1st of March, where it ceased any activity.

Read more at Suite101: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Japan http://www.suite101.com/content/volcano-erupts-in-japan-a358386#ixzz1GVL9eOGp

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