I wanted to see Japan without the crowds and found an island rich in history and hot springs

As I walked toward the Fujisaki Hachiman-gu Shrine, one of the most famous in Kumamoto City, I was struck by the quiet sense of calm. Across the stone-laden courtyard leading to the bright, orange-and ...

Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing ...

Kilauea volcano erupts, closes Hawaii highways

Hawaii Island's Kilauea volcano erupted on March 10, spewing rock fragments and closing nearby highways.
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Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupts, shooting lava 1,300 feet into the air

Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted on Tuesday in a nine-hour spectacular, shooting fountains of lava some 1,300 feet into the air, according to the U.S. Geolog ...
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Massive lava fountains and ash clouds erupt from Hawaii volcano

The formidable Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted once more, launching enormous lava fountains and volcanic ash high into ...