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Mount Sinabung Erupts

Author: Hugh Bollinger/Wednesday, September 18, 2013/Categories: natural history, photography, environment

Mount Sinabung, a mega-volcano in Indonesia, has exploded sending a column of smoke and ash nearly 2 miles into the atmosphere.

Mount Sinabung, Sumatra, Indonesia (credit; AP)

The islands in Indonesia were all produced by volcanoes. The eruption of Mount Sinabung makes for a good photo opportunity but wouldn't be a pleasant environmental experience if you lived near-by.

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