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Arctic blast, blizzards disrupt US travel ahead of holidays

Arctic cold extended its grip over much of the United States on Friday, December 23, combining with snow, ice, and howling winds from a major winter storm roaring out of the Great Lakes to disrupt energy supplies and thwart travel for millions of Americans ahead of the holiday weekend. The extreme winter weather was blamed
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Major Blast in Tonga Create Tsunami and Heavy Ash Fall

The first major volcanic eruption struck today in the island nation of Tonga. Over the past few weeks, the small volcanic island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai had been experiencing minor but impressive explosions. However, on January 14-15, the eruption became much more violent, sending ash over 60,000 feet (18 kilometers) into the skies. The blast…
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