AASHTO Journal Video–Volcano Update: Hawaii
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Hawaii volcano’s toll nears 600 homes destroyed by lava; no end in sight
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The number of homes and structures destroyed by lava on Hawaii’s Big Island has jumped to nearly 600 — making the Kilauea eruption the most catastrophic event in modern state history, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said Thursday. Kim, who … Read More
Guatemala: Fuego Volcano Eruption Briefing note – 08 June 2018
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Fuego Volcano, the most active volcano in Guatemala erupted on 3 June generating a column of ash, lava, and pyroclastic flows up to 10km from the crater. The eruption affected over 1.7 million people in Sacatepéquez, Escuintla, and Chimaltenango departments. … Read More
Giant hail hits Dallas area, causing millions in damages
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CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) – Baseball-sized hailstones smashed windshields, skylights and windows as thunderstorms swept through the Dallas-Fort Worth area, causing millions of damage. No injuries were reported in the storms early Wednesday morning that brought high winds, heavy rain and … Read More
New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic
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Frightened people living near the Volcano of Fire fled with their children and few possessions when fresh flows of super-heated debris were announced, taking no chances after authorities gave them little time to evacuate before a deadly eruption over the … Read More