Flights grounded as volcano erupts in Chile

Twin blasts from the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile have sent vast clouds of ash into the sky, increasing concerns that it could contaminate water, cause respiratory illnesses and ground more flights.

Flights grounded as volcano erupts in Chile

Twin blasts from the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile have sent vast clouds of ash into the sky, increasing concerns that it could contaminate water, cause respiratory illnesses and ground more flights.

The volcano erupted yesterday afternoon for the first time in more than four decades, and then had another outburst early today. No injuries are reported but one hiker remains missing.

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