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"Another volcanic eruption hits Iceland" and "Ramses II's long-lost sarcophagus has finally been found."

Views expressed in this science and technology update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 31 May 2024, 0025 UTC.

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Another Volcanic Eruption Hits Iceland, Launching Lava More Than 160 Feet Into the Air image

A helicopter photographs lava and ash from the May 29 eruption in Iceland. The surrounding area has been evacuated. (BIRN ODDSON / ALMANNAVARNADEILD (ICELAND PUBLIC DEFENSE) / HANDOUT via Getty Images)

 

Another Volcanic Eruption Hits Iceland, Launching Lava More Than 160 Feet Into the Air

It's the fifth eruption near the town of Grindavik since December, signaling a new era of volcanic activity for the region

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