3 h. ago China and Philippines raise flags on tiny South China Sea sandbank as tensions mount

Tiny Sandy Cay is strategically vital due to proximity to largest island occupied by Philippines in Spratly archipelago

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6 h. ago Philippines raises alert level at active volcano after eruption sends ash 4.5km into sky

Authorities warn of potential hazards as steam-driven eruption triggers ashfall and increased seismic activity at Bulusan

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3 w. ago Scientists warn major US volcano is 'moving closer to an eruption' after earthquake activity increases

A massive US volcano looks like it will erupt in 'weeks to months,' scientists warn. It sits just 80 miles from a major city home to nearly 300,000 people.

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3 w. ago The terrifying sounds that hinted Iceland's volcano was ready to blow: Audio clip reveals the seismic activity in the build up to the eruption

Iceland's fears were confirmed as a volcano erupted south of the capital following a 'swarm' of earthquakes. Now, scientists have revealed the sounds that hinted the eruption was imminent.

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3 w. ago Sunddhnúksgígar eruption: Iceland tourists evacuated as holiday hot spot in 'red alert'

The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland has erupted this morning, sending lava flying and raising fears for tourists at a nearby hot spot who have been evacuated for their safety

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4 w. ago Spain weather warning latest as Canary Islands raise alert level

The Canary Islands government has raised the state of alert as heavy rain results in road closures and sewage issues

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