Thousands Flee as Indonesia Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Mount Lokon volcano suddenly blew its top yesterday, sending thousands of panicked residents fleeing down its slopes as ash, sand and rocks were thrown 5,000 feet in the air. Three powerful eruptions occurred in three hours, but there were no immediate reports of casualties, AP reports. Police and…

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Thousands Flee as Indonesia Volcano Erupts

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