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VIDEO: Ring of Fire volcano blows
20 Mar 2009 04:18:00 GMT
Source: Reuters
Mar 19 - A submarine volcano near the main island of Tonga has become a tourist attraction as it sends smoke and ash high into the sky.

The undersea volcano near the main island of Tonga is one of 36 in the area but vulcanologists in the area say historical data suggests it is unlikely to cause a tsunami.

Paul Chapman reports.




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