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Mexico's erupting Colima volcano triggers evacuations | Mexico's erupting Colima volcano triggers evacuations |
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Fresh eruptions from the Colima volcano in Mexico have forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from their homes. | Fresh eruptions from the Colima volcano in Mexico have forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from their homes. |
Ash and thick black smoke rose from the volcano, 300 miles (482km) west of Mexico City. A flow of lava could be seen pouring down its slopes. | |
More than 350 villagers living in La Yerbabuena and La Becerrera at the foot of the mountain were moved to safety, emergency officials said. | More than 350 villagers living in La Yerbabuena and La Becerrera at the foot of the mountain were moved to safety, emergency officials said. |
Authorities in neighbouring Jalisco state also evacuated some residents. | Authorities in neighbouring Jalisco state also evacuated some residents. |
Colima volcano is known in Mexico as the Volcano of Fire. | Colima volcano is known in Mexico as the Volcano of Fire. |
Eruptions earlier this year forced similar evacuations. At that time, Mexico's interior ministry said the volcano was threatening its first major eruption since 1913. | Eruptions earlier this year forced similar evacuations. At that time, Mexico's interior ministry said the volcano was threatening its first major eruption since 1913. |
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