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Trees and vegetation burnt by volcanic gases seen in Santa Cruz de Turrialba
06 Jan 2010
Source: Reuters
 
Trees and vegetation burnt by volcanic gases seen in Santa Cruz de Turrialba January 6, 2010. Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano, last active in the 19th century, erupted on Tuesday, spewing ash and steam and prompting authorities to evacuate a small number of people from its slopes. The 11,000-foot (3,340-meter) volcano is situated east of the capital San Jose REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)
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