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unusual orange colored ash was emitted at this stage of the Unzen eruption.

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Uploaded on Feb 24, 2012

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some who sneaked past this roadblock did not survive the adventure.

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Uploaded on Feb 24, 2012

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one of many hot tornadoes that formed over the superheated pyroclastic flow deposit from the deadly eruptions of June 3-4 1991.

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lovely summit area of Unzen volcano just a couple of days before the deadly blast of June 3 1991 that killed 44 including 2 famous volcanologists.

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Uploaded on Feb 24, 2012

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the flooded Aira caldera forms Kagoshima Bay and contains the hyperactive volcano Sakurajima as well as Kagoshima city.

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Uploaded on Feb 24, 2012

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a nice place to watch Merapi's eruptions - but not so safe. The hills provide a bit of protection from Merapi's pyroclastic flows.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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A wonderful area to explore.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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This was a minor one. On another occasion while driving I had to stop in the road while my car was buried in just a few minutes.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Deceptively quiet Sakurajima with a gorgeous sky above - soon to be blackened with ash clouds.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Only in Japan; Kagoshima area, Kyushu.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Strange coastal formation near Miyazaki Japan.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Kirishima is a gorgeous National Park featuring forests, crater lakes, thermal areas and a number of graceful volcanoes.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Shinmoedake was Blofeld's secret lair in the 007 movie "You Only Live Twice." Since then there have been massive explosions here.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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Lovely seaside hot spring resort beneath thundering Sakurajima volcano.

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Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012

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high on Mt. Rigi the cows graze with the majestic Alps beyond, Switzerland.

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Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012

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after savoring perfect reefbreak waves to myself for hours, I walked back down the beach admiring the colorful cliffs, Portugal.

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Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012

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the road winds high above the sea. One of many wonderful places near where I once lived in Bella Napoli.

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Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012

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beautiful snorkelling spot.

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Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012

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