Sunday, May 4, 2008

An eruption in Chile

A volcano has erupted in southern Chile, scattering ash over the surrounding area and forcing more than 4,000 people to leave their homes.

The eruption of the Chaiten volcano caught local authorities by surprise, as experts say it has been dormant for at least 450 years.

Click on the title link to be directed to the BBC news website and watch aerial shots of the erupting volcano.

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