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Second Alaska Peninsula volcano spurts ash, lava and steam

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Two volcanoes are erupting on the Alaska Peninsula in the southwestern part of the state's mainland but the sputtering emissions of ash and lava at the different sites are unrelated, scientists said. Full story

Do Mantle Plumes Exist? Mission Aims to Answer

The mystery of whether or not giant plumes of hot rock from near Earth's core force volcanic island chains to form could soon be solved with the largest campaign ever to map such jets of magma beneath the Earth's surface. Full story

6 family-friendly national parks to visit this summer

   Laura Begley from Travel + Leisure magazine explains how your family can enjoy a trip to one of our country’s beautiful landscapes, such as Volcanoes National Park or the Grand Tetons – for less than $210 per night.

Irish Cold Spells Linked to Volcanic Eruptions, Via Old Writings

Major volcanic eruptions around the world have coincided with periods of unusually cold weather in Ireland for a span of more than 1,200 years, new research shows. The findings suggest eruptions could have complex effects on regional climates, possibly leading to cooling in areas of the Northern Hem Full story

What Ancient Roman Concrete Could Teach Modern Builders

Contemporary concrete is designed to last for about 100 years. Yet at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea lie the remains of Roman harbors, buildings and other structures that have remained surprisingly intact for almost 2000 years. What's the secret to their phenomenally durable concrete? Full story

A Blast of a Find: 12 New Alaskan Volcanoes

In Alaska, scores of volcanoes and strange lava flows have escaped scrutiny for decades, shrouded by lush forests and hidden under bobbing coastlines. Full story

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  ISS photo shows erupting volcano

The volcano, which erupted in the Aleutian Islands, began spewing ash on May 13, and the photo was taken five days later. NBC’s Ann Curry reports.

  Ash spews from Costa Rica volcano

The Turrialba volcano spews a huge column of ash into the skies over Coast Rica forcing evacuations in the nearby town of La Central. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Alaska volcano erupts with lava, ash

The remote Pavlof Volcano is erupting, releasing ash, steam and gas visible from Cold Bay, Alaska. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  Mexico volcano spews ash two miles high

A powerful explosion of burning ash is sent two miles high by a volcano just 40 miles outside of Mexico City. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Volcano in Mexico has towns on alert

Activity at Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico increased over the weekend. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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