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Volcano Eruption Prompts Evacuations In Guatemala (VIDEO)

by Igor Bobic

09.13.12 | 11:41 am

A massive volcano eruption spewing ash and lava into the air on Thursday has prompted the evacuation of thousands of people in Guatemala City, Guatemala, USA Today reports.

Here’s a purported video of the erupting volcano, via YouTube:

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