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Iceland Volcano Eruptions Displace Heymaey Inhabitants
Two eruptions from a 1000 year dormant volcano forced Ves tmannaeyjar residents to flee by sea and air. Authorities ordered slaughter of livestock on Heymaey as 2350 people evacuated to the mainland amid ash and lava threats. US envoy Irving offered help and funds as islanders recount the shocking dawn.
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Reykjavik
Teelatt
Sizleken
Heymary
Vestmannaeyjar
Ptrom
Dhe
Xélon
Cisland
Frederic Ikrving
Washington
Maoney
Don Stefansson
Doanna Helgadotter
Reynkjavik
Iceland