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Volcano News
Volcano News
In 79 A.D. Mount Vesuvius erupted, smothering nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash. Ever since, humanity has been fascinated with the story of Pompeii, as well as with the fearsome exploding mountains that loom above some heavily populated areas.

Catch up here on the news coming out of the resurrection of Pompeii and keep tabs on the world's most dangerous volcanoes.



Herculaneum Sets Hawks on Pigeons
Jan. 24, 2005
What Mount Vesuvius started in 79 A.D., the pigeons were finishing off until three hawks came along. 		  none
Tsunami Reminds of 1883 Krakatoa Event
Jan. 7, 2005
In August 1883, the Krakatoa volcano exploded off of Sumatra, sending tsunamis far and wide and changing world climate. 		  none
Deadly Congo Volcano Rumbles to Life
Dec. 15, 2004
Mount Nyiragongo, which devastated parts of Goma three years ago, is glowing once again. 		  none
Vesuvius Residents Paid to Move Away
Dec. 6, 2004
The Italian government is offering 30,000 euros to anyone willing to relocate from the dangerous shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. 		  none
Eyes on Mt. St. Helens for Volcano Clues
Dec. 3, 2004
Geologists study the rumbling volcano for clues to help predict when its worldwide cousins may erupt next. 		  none
Study: Pompeii Paint a Rare Red
Nov. 1, 2004
"Pompeian red" is a unique and vibrant red color that appeared in long-buried Pompeii frescoes. 		  none
Mt. Vesuvius Called Most Dangerous Volcano
Aug. 27, 2004
The only active volcano on the European mainland will have a Pompeii-sized eruption in the next century, experts say. 		  none

Pictures: AP | NASA | AP/Karel Prinsloo | AP | Rossella Lorenzi (2) | Paola Agazzi (2) | Courtesy Richard Beacham, University of Warwick |
Contributors: Rossella Lorenzi, Larry O'Hanlon, AFP |

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