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The BbcThree Hikers Killed in Eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia
Two Singaporean men and an Indonesian woman from Ternate perished after the early-morning eruption on Halmahera island Friday despite a climbing ban in place since December 2024. All 17 surviving members of a 20-hiker group have been located, with most evacuated to hospital. The…
newscientist.com2025 Alaska Landslide Triggered 1,500-Foot Runup Tsunami in Remote Fjord
A new study documents a giant tsunami that struck a remote Alaskan fjord last year, pushing water more than 1,500 feet up its sides in an area popular with tourists. Researchers called the event a near-miss and urged greater monitoring to avert future disasters. NPR reported the…
news.sky.comFootage Shows Gunman Approaching Teotihuacán Pyramids Before Shooting
New video footage depicts a masked gunman walking toward the pyramids at Teotihuacán in Mexico moments before opening fire. The incident resulted in the death of a Canadian woman and injuries to 13 others. Authorities have not released further details on the motive or suspect.