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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/127.jpgEcuador's Tungurahua volcano spews lava, ash and pyroclastic material into the air. Photograph: Gary Granja/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/215.jpgAuthorities are encouraging residents living near the volcano to evacuate due to increased activity of the volcano. Photograph: Gary Granja/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/315.jpgThe volcano has been in an active state since October 1999. Photograph: Gary Granja/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/413.jpgThe volcano has been spewing a large cloud of ash to the nearby town of Bilbao. Photograph: Gary Granja/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/58.jpgThe gas and ash are also affecting Banos, about 178km south of Quito. Photograph: Carlos Campana/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/68.jpgAt night the volcano creates a spectacular firework display. Photograph: Carlos Campana/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/78.jpgThe increased activity has sparked fears from authorities for locals in the area. Photograph: Carlos Campana/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/88.jpgLocal residents gather at the front yard of a house after the volcano spewed large clouds of gas. Photograph: Carlos Campana/Reuters
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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/98.jpgA cow covered with ashes is seen in the skirts of the volcano. Photograph: Carlos Campana/Reuters
