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Villarrica volcano erupts in southern Chile, thousands flee

  PUCON: One of South America’s most active volcanoes erupted on early Tuesday in southern Chile, spewing heavy smoke into the air as lava surged down its slopes, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people. The Villarrica volcano erupted around 3am local time, according to the National Emergency Office, which issued a red alert and ordered evacuations. Local media showed images of the volcano bursting at the top, glowing in […]