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World’s Newest Volcano Threatens Iceland Town
Iceland’s Kirkju Mountain eruption continues two months after starting. Lava 375 feet high advances toward Heymaey harbor threaten town, with 400 temporary residents and 10 million tons of pumice. rescue and pumping efforts race to divert the flow and protect Iceland’s fishing economy.
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Hieymaey
Iceland
Kirkju
Church
Vestmann Islands
Surtsey
Heymaey
Magnus Magnusson
Granger
Black Island
Blue Sea
Safety Center
Iast
Khirkju
Lava Farass