
Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years of Silence
A volcano in Ethiopia, dormant for over 12,000 years, has erupted, launching a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air that has spread across Asia.
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A volcano in Ethiopia, dormant for over 12,000 years, has erupted, launching a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air that has spread across Asia.

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